Outpatient Therapist
Northwest Children's Home·Nez Perce County, Idaho
Northwest Children's Home·Nez Perce County, Idaho
The Outpatient Clinical Therapist provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including diagnostic assessments and therapy for individuals, families, and groups. The role also involves maintaining professional relationships with referral sources to ensure clinic viability.
We pay for 2 year LMSW and LPC supervision for clinical endorsement.
We use evidence based practices to implement a trauma informed approach; creating a physically and emotionally safe environment, establishing trust and boundaries, empowering choice and fostering healthy relationships. Our agency recognizes that each person's experience is unique and provides services that promote recovery with an individualized approach. We are dedicated to our mission for the betterment of others, never ourselves. Collectively our employees, supporters, and volunteers are working to Build Brighter Futures.
Wage Paid hourly due to the nature of clinic scheduling Non-Clinical level (LMSW & LPC) $27 - $29/hr, ($56,160 - $60,320/yr) plus stipend to cover supervision for endorsement Clinical level (LCSW & LCPC) $32.70 - $34.62/hr ($68,000 - $72,000/yr)
Clinical endorsement processes paid for. Salary negotiable based on experience. Salary not contingent upon client attendance. Employee Assistance Program
Schedule Flexible Hours available Monday - Friday Day shift
The Outpatient Clinical Therapist provides behavioral health services including comprehensive diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and individual, family, and group therapy for clients of Brighter Futures Outpatient Clinic. This position will be expected to ensure continued viability with referral sources of the Northwest Children’s Home and Brighter Futures Outpatient Clinic. This will be done by maintaining positive, professional relations with all agents of our clientele. PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC: Adults and/or Children
Minimum of master’s degree, clinical licensure preferred Current licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) o OR licensed professional counselor (LPC) in clinical supervision plan (we provide a stipend for selection of clinical supervision of choice) o OR licensed master social worker (LMSW) in clinical supervision plan (we provide a stipend for selection of clinical supervision of choice) Minimum of 21 years of age. Valid state issued driver's license. Legally authorized to work in the United States and provide verification. Able to pass required Background Checks. Within two months of hire date, completion of all required training per agency Training Policy 201.
Current LCPC or LCSW certification One year experience in counseling individual, family and/or group therapy with evidence-based approaches. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for illustrative purposes): 1. Employs a multi-disciplinary team approach in the professional delivery of clinical services. 2. Provides specialized clinical therapy services supported by best practice and evidence based models. 3. Coordinates services with other clinic services as needed. 4. Organizes, coordinates, and participates with groups to develop support and service partnerships and expanded community options for clients and families. 5. Performs assessments, evaluations, observations and interviews using a variety of assessment tools to identify needs and formulate diagnostic impressions. 6. Develops treatment plans and recommends services and interventions. 7. Documents therapy progress and interventions used in therapy sessions in progress notes. 8. Provides direct counseling to individuals, families, and groups. 9. Provides services in good standing with all applicable licensing regulation and ethical standards. 10. Provides crisis intervention as assigned.
Call (208) 743 -9404 Ext. 204 for more information.
Northwest Children's Home, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Candidates must have a master's degree and be a licensed LCPC, LCSW, LPC, or LMSW. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass background checks are also required.
Market context
In Idaho, behavioral-health roles typically see steady demand in community clinics, outpatient programs, schools, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an active Idaho substance abuse or mental health license, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills aligned with licensure ethics. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time comparing postings, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of client-facing work before applying.
