COUNSELOR for ACT TEAM, (Salaried Position)

Licensed Mental Health Clinician (ACT Team)
$67,000-$80,000 per year
Full-Time | Salaried Position | No Billable Hour Requirements
Pocatello, Idaho

Join one of Southeastern Idaho's most respected behavioral health organizations.

Mental Health Specialists is seeking a licensed clinician to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. This salaried position offers meaningful clinical work, multidisciplinary collaboration, no productivity quotas, and the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of individuals who need intensive community-based support.

ACT serves individuals who frequently experience psychiatric hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, repeated crises, or difficulty engaging in traditional outpatient treatment. Rather than expecting clients to come to us, our team brings treatment directly into the community, helping individuals remain safe, stable, and successful in their own homes and communities.

What We Offer

• Salaried position with no billable hour requirements
• Competitive salary: $67,000-$80,000 annually
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
• Teledoc
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• AFLAC supplemental insurance available
• Clinical supervision toward licensure
• CEU Reimbursement
• Credentialing assistance
• Professional administrative and billing support
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Relocation assistance available
• Supportive leadership and open-door management philosophy
• Opportunity to work within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team

About Mental Health Specialists

Mental Health Specialists is one of the largest outpatient behavioral health organizations in Southeastern Idaho. Our integrated treatment model combines psychiatry, medication management, counseling, psychological testing, community-based rehabilitation services, respite services, case management, peer support, and Assertive Community Treatment.

We believe exceptional client care comes from exceptional teamwork. Our clinicians work closely together, drawing upon the expertise of professionals from multiple disciplines to create individualized treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each client.

About the ACT Team

This position is part of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, an evidence-based, multidisciplinary program serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

Our ACT team provides:

• Community-based treatment and support
• Individual and family therapy
• Substance use treatment
• Crisis assessment and intervention
• Psychiatric rehabilitation
• Service coordination
• Skills training
• Housing and community support services
• Vocational and educational support
• 24/7 crisis response coverage

As a member of the ACT team, you will work alongside prescribers, nurses, therapists, peer specialists, case managers, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver comprehensive, person-centered care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and treatment planning
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy in both office and community settings
• Assist clients in achieving goals identified in their person-centered plans
• Provide substance use disorder treatment and recovery support
• Participate in crisis assessment and intervention
• Collaborate closely with families, natural supports, and community partners
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to the treatment team
• Assist with psychiatric rehabilitation and community integration activities
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in after-hours crisis response rotation as assigned
• Assist with all ACT team service delivery as needed

Clinical Approach

Successful candidates should be comfortable providing services in both traditional and nontraditional settings. Therapy may occur in homes, community settings, workplaces, restaurants, parks, hospitals, shelters, or wherever clients need support.

The ideal clinician understands that recovery often occurs outside the therapy office and is comfortable blending psychotherapy, rehabilitation, advocacy, crisis intervention, and practical support into a unified treatment approach.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related clinical field
• Clinical licensure or eligibility for independent clinical practice
• Experience providing mental health services
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide community-based services

Preferred:

• Experience working with individuals with serious persistent mental illness (SPMI)
• Experience treating co-occurring substance use disorders
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery-oriented care
• Experience with community-based treatment programs
• ACT team experience

Clinical Skills

Applicants should have experience or familiarity with evidence-based practices including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• CBT for Psychosis
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Harm Reduction approaches
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Recovery-Oriented Treatment

Who Thrives in This Position?

The ideal candidate enjoys:

• Building meaningful relationships with high-needs clients
• Working independently while remaining part of a close-knit team
• Creative problem solving
• Community-based work
• Advocacy and systems navigation
• Working with complex mental health and substance use presentations
• Helping individuals achieve recovery and independence

Message from the Owner

My name is Ric Boyce, owner of Mental Health Specialists.

Our company has grown into one of the largest behavioral health organizations in Southeastern Idaho because we have always believed that quality care begins with quality people. We work as a unified multidisciplinary treatment team, and I believe that collaboration, mutual support, and shared expertise are what truly set us apart.

Mental Health Specialists was one of the organizations actively involved in advocating for the restoration of Assertive Community Treatment services in Idaho during the 2026 legislative session. We believe deeply in the ACT model and in the life-changing impact it has on individuals living with severe mental illness. We are proud to be rebuilding and expanding these services in our community.

We approach every client as an individual and tailor services to their specific needs. We work closely with hospitals, law enforcement, schools, social service agencies, and other community partners to ensure the highest possible level of care.

We never turn people away because their needs are too great or because they face financial barriers to treatment.

When a new clinician joins our team, they bring unique knowledge, experience, and perspective that strengthens our ability to serve our community. I firmly believe that the best client care occurs when employees feel supported professionally, financially, and personally.

If you are looking for meaningful work, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to truly change lives, I would encourage you to apply.

Sincerely,

Ric Boyce, LCSW
Owner
Mental Health Specialists

For additional information or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Mental Health Specialists
208-238-9000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• clinical license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $67,000 - $80,000