Licensed Clinical Therapist (underfill Caseworker III)

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************************NEW $6,000 SIGN ON BONUS IS NOW AVAILABLE*********************

(Must be hired as a Licensed Clinical Therapist to receive the bonus. $3,000 will be paid upon hire, and an additional $3,000 will be paid after the first year of employment. Those hired as a Caseworker III would be eligible for the bonus once becoming fully licensed as an LCT)

Salary: See Position Description

Do you want to change a family story? Join us in changing the lives of generations of underserved clients while making Utah safer.

Job Description:

Join our team to help improve lives and create a safer Utah.

As a licensed clinical therapist with the department of corrections you will provide group and individual therapy to individuals under the supervision of the Department of Corrections in our substance use treatment program, Achieve.

Treatment is evidence based and shown to be effective with a criminal justice population. You also practice through a trauma informed and gender responsive lens.

Typical duties include assessments, documentation of client interactions, individual and group therapy, and treatment and discharge planning. This is a full time position with state employee benefits.

individuals with 0-4 years of licensure as a mental health professional, the hourly rate will be $34.75

Individuals with 5-9 years of licensure as a mental health professional, the hourly rate will be $38.23

Individuals with 10+ years of licensure as a mental health professional, the hourly rate will be $39.96

Individuals with a provisional license as a mental health professional, the hourly rate will be $32.28.

Candidates for this Position Must Have:

• A Master’s Degree in a clinical mental health field i.e. social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy.

• A license to practice in Utah in one of the fields listed above.

• The ability to balance group and individual sessions while keeping up on documentation.

Requirements

Examples of Duties

• Facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma groups

• Provide individual counseling sessions

• Conduct clinical assessments

• Create relevant and individualized treatment and discharge/transition plans

• Perform ASAM assessments and recommend the appropriate level of care

• Collaborate with a team of mental health professionals as well as correctional staff

• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of the treatment episode

• If fully licensed you may be asked to supervise student interns

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be trauma informed

• Familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Social Learning Theory Able to work well individually and on a team

• Have working knowledge of the ASAM

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Skilled in de escalation techniques

Additional Information

Supplemental Information

• If the position is filled as a Caseworker III the selected candidate shall obtain full license as a Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Mental Health Counselor within thirty (30) months from date of hire.

• This position is NOT public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification. Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.