Licensed Clinical Therapist (underfill Caseworker III)

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

11d • $32 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Corrections Reentry and Rehabilitation Division is hiring a Licensed Clinical Therapist to provide treatment to offenders in substance use treatment programs at the Elevate and Achieve Recovery programs at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City. The work includes group and individual therapy using evidence-based approaches, delivered through trauma-informed and gender-responsive practices. This is an in-office, full-time position.

The position may be underfilled as a Caseworker III depending on the applicant’s qualifications. A Caseworker III must hold an associate clinical mental health counselor, associate marriage and family therapist, or certified social worker credential, and must obtain a full license within 30 months of hire. The posting states that a $6,000 sign-on bonus is available to candidates hired as Licensed Clinical Therapists, with $3,000 paid upon hire and $3,000 after the first year. Caseworker III hires become eligible after obtaining full licensure.

Hourly rates depend on licensure status and years licensed: $34.75 for 0–4 years, $38.23 for 5–9 years, $39.96 for 10 or more years, and $32.28 for a provisional license. The position includes state employee benefits. Applicants may be subject to a comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, and a drug test.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a clinical mental health field, such as social work, clinical mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• License to practice in Utah in one of the listed fields.
• Ability to balance group and individual sessions while maintaining documentation.
• If hired as a Caseworker III, hold a license as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Certified Social Worker.
• If hired as a Caseworker III, obtain full licensure within 30 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Trauma-informed practice.
• Familiarity with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Social Learning Theory.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of ASAM.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Skill in de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma groups.
• Provide individual counseling sessions.
• Conduct clinical assessments.
• Create individualized treatment and discharge or transition plans.
• Perform ASAM assessments and recommend the appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals, correctional staff, and medical staff.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of treatment episodes.
• If fully licensed, potentially supervise student interns.

Benefits

• State employee benefits.
• Job stability.
• Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work supporting the community.
• Supportive work environment.
• $6,000 sign-on bonus for candidates hired as Licensed Clinical Therapists, subject to the stated payment schedule and eligibility conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level