Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

DHW Careers

We deliver the services that provide for the safety and well-being of all Idahoans as effectively and efficiently as possible. We think differently and flex our imaginations to innovate our processes and technologies. We embrace new ways of working that help us achieve our goals. Together, we help the people of Idaho live their best

Health and Welfare divisions
We demonstrate passion for our work and compassion for the people we serve. Every day, we are engaged in the implementation of strategy, and we hold ourselves accountable to our goals. Together, we are focused on continuing what works and addressing what does not work for Idahoans. We strive to achieve our full potential, while we help Idahoans achieve theirs.

We are nearly 2,900 individuals working statewide to provide Idahoans with health and human services, access to health insurance programs, support to families and children, and hospitalization services for people with mental illness or intellectual disabilities. The department operates in 52 locations, of which 19 are publicly accessible throughout the state. In addition to field and administrative offices, the department also operates five visitation and counseling offices, four state institutions, the state lab, and the emergency communications center.

Our organization deals with complex social, economic, and health issues. To do that effectively, DHW is organized into eleven divisions: Behavioral Health, Community Partnerships, Early Learning & Development, Financial Services, Information and Technology Services, Licensing & Certification, Management Services, Medicaid, Public Health, Self-Reliance and Youth Safety and Permanency. Each division provides services or partners with other agencies and groups to help people in our communities. DHW is a diverse organization whose workers are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Idaho citizens.