Currently, FHS has multiple openings for behavioral health in their system due to expansion of services in the area as well as an $8 million behavioral health grant they will be receiving in the course of 8 years. LCSW or LMSW (working towards becoming an LCSW) must be licensed or can obtain licensure in ID. This is an employed opportunity with Family Health Services. Depending on the location and scope of practice they may be joining other providers or working alone at that location.
- Full time position – Mon through Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) depending on location
- There is requirement of two hours of patient care per week after 5pm
- No minimum patient volume
- No call
- Behavioral Health Department at FHS is comprised of 12 providers, ranging from PsyD, LCSW, LMFT and LCPC.
This LCSW/LMSW works in the family medicine clinics alongside the providers (FPOB, FP, PA, FNP) and nurses. When the provider sees a patient or family that could use additional support or connection to services, the provider will bring the LCSW in to work with the patient/family. This can be done in conjunction with that visit or by scheduling an additional visit. (Usually 15-30 minutes) They can also have a schedule of their own with follow up visits to make sure the patient is thriving. The LCSW matches resources and solves problems that can be handled in a relatively short-term period. (Referrals can be made to therapists for those patients requiring long term and ongoing therapy.) They can see patients from cradle to grave and includes entire spectrum of issues like diabetes, weight, mental health, anxiety, depression, etc. Must be flexible and adaptable as every day can be different with changes to the schedule and new patients. Summer seasons tend to be less busy, and it gets busier during the winter. Candidate needs to be flexible, reliable, visible (working in open space). The Burley location will be more fast paced, and candidate must be able to accommodate 2 types of clients which are the patient and the doctor. LCSW is providing clinical services with a focus on behavior and specific change and targeted brief interventions.
Locations Include: Jerome, ID (Must be bilingual), Burley, ID (Prefers bilingual candidates, but not required)
Based in the schools, these providers help students and their families. This is a full-time position. These are around 1-hour sessions that includes 45 minutes for patient and the remaining 15 minutes for notes and can cover a full range of things like trauma, divorce, sexual mental abuse, ADHD etc. During the summers, there is a lighter workload so more work/life balance. Great time to get caught up on CME’s and organization. School based therapists are not required to do the additional 2 hours a week of patient care.
Locations Include: Kimberley, ID, Twin Falls, ID
Is referred patients from the medical clinics for ongoing therapy. The LCSW works with the PCP if medication is needed. Age ranges from kids (age 5) and above.
Location: Twin Falls, ID; Bellevue, ID; Burley, ID; Fairfield/Jerome, ID