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Lifeways
Boise, Idaho

Inpatient Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36.05-$41.18/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Boise, ID 83704Salary Range: $36.05 - $41.18 HourlyBenefits offered: Medical

Benefits

Preferred Provider Option Health Savings Account Dental

Benefits

Vision

Benefits

Flexible Spending Account Pet Insurance Group Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D Short Term Disability - Company Paid Long Term Disability 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6% Retirement and Financial Planning Services Shift differential incentives Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service) Sick Leave for part-time staff (11) Paid Holidays Tuition reimbursement program Commuter Mileage Incentive Cell phone reimbursement Clinical Supervision Wellness Program reimbursement Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities.

Other duties may be assigned) Conduct Biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, make referrals, provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling. Provide crisis intervention and develop safety plans.

Provide supervision, consultation, education and training for other program staff, including graduate level interns. May provide clinical review and/or supervision of work by other clinicians or subcontracted programs. Complete paperwork within agency expected timelines.

Document into agency’s electronic medical record. Provide individualized case management to clients. Provide discharge planning for all patients and make appropriate referrals. Review treatment plans to ensure the delivery of appropriate interventions.

Attend multidisciplinary Treatment team meetings, provide updates on patients and their progress toward treatment goals. Collaborate within multidisciplinary team structure to expand clinical competency, staff cases, and ensure thorough client care.

May act as liaison and provide consultation, education and information to community agencies that routinely encounter individuals with mental or emotional disturbances. Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.

Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records. Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeway’s policies/procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in social work, behavioral health, or closely related field State Licensure is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not obtained position will be forfeited Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms Current driver's license Must pass a criminal background check. AVADE Certified within 90 days of hire Preferred: Bilingual/multilingual Experience with electronic medical records

Key Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and provide various forms of counseling including individual, group, and family therapy. Manage patient care through treatment planning, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work or behavioral health and state licensure (or ability to obtain it within 90 days). Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual CounselingCouples CounselingFamily CounselingSafety PlanningMultidisciplinary CollaborationTime Management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
39% this job
Loan repayment
17% this job
PSLF eligible
6% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boise

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,885/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boise City, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifeways

Mental Health Care
Ontario, OR
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Pet Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability