Family Therapist - Youth Services

Salt Lake County•South Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

Salt Lake County Youth Services provides client-centered clinical services to youth and families residing in Salt Lake County, including outpatient care, crisis services, and mental health and substance use disorder assessments. The Family Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy, along with crisis intervention, clinical assessment, direct services, and referrals. The role includes developing and updating crisis and treatment plans, coordinating care, documenting services, and collaborating with providers and community resources. The clinical team works collaboratively and has a 45% direct service ratio to allow time for documentation, training, and staff meetings. Flexible schedules may be available based on personal and business needs. The County states that it does not expect clinicians to double-book clients and encourages work-life balance. Supervision is provided to employees who are not yet fully licensed. Depending on licensure, the position is classified at Grade 14 or Grade 15.

Requirements

Hold a current Utah license appropriate to the applicable grade: Grade 14 requires a CSW, CSWi, CPCI, LAMFT, ACHMC, LMHC, or MFTI; Grade 15 requires an LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT.
Incumbents with a CSWi license must obtain a CSW license within 90 days or provide written documentation from DOPL of an extension.
Pass the required fingerprint-based background check and enroll in the continuous RAP Back program.
Knowledge of social casework principles; family and individual therapy methods, principles, and techniques; crisis intervention; human and adolescent development; emotional, personality, and substance abuse disorders; community resources; supervision practices; public relations and communication; and basic computer use.
Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations, function under limited supervision, apply general principles to specific conditions, communicate clearly orally and in writing, handle confidential information appropriately, communicate well with youth, and adapt flexibly while maintaining appropriate structure for safety.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical assessments and develop crisis and treatment plans based on assessment findings; track and modify plans as needed.
Provide direct clinical services, including crisis intervention and short-term individual, family, and group counseling.
Provide case management, including coordinating and linking families to community resources, consulting with other providers, and making referrals.
Complete case documentation and required reports accurately and on time.
Perform related duties as assigned, which may include supervising interns, providing holiday clinical coverage, attending meetings, and serving on committees.
Comply with professional ethics and follow agency policies, procedures, and the code of conduct.

Benefits

12 paid holidays
Up to 24 paid vacation days
12 paid sick days
One paid personal preference day each year
Up to five additional paid bonus days off
Retirement options including a hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k)-only plan with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage, including an option with a 100% County-paid premium
Dental and vision coverage, including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings Account with a County contribution of up to $1,200 per year
Flexible Spending Account
100% County-paid long-term disability coverage
Short-term disability option
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite medical clinic
Hospital insurance
Pet insurance
Auto and home insurance
Discounts at County facilities
Supervision for employees who are not fully licensed