Licensed Clinical Therapist (underfill Caseworker III)
About The Position
Do you want to change a family story? Join us in changing the lives of generations of underserved clients while making Utah safer. The Utah Department of Corrections Reentry and Rehabilitation Division that works with substance use and mental health is looking for a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCT) to provide treatment to people on probation and parole at the Orange Street 80 Orange Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. 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. 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, and treatment and discharge planning. This is a full time position with state employee benefits.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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 deescalation techniques
- Able to speak Spanish
Responsibilities
- Facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma groups
- Provide individual counseling sessions
- Conduct clinical assessments, including the ASAM assessment, and recommend the appropriate level of care
- Create relevant and individualized treatment and discharge/transition plans
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, law enforcement agents, and others
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of the treatment episode
- If fully licensed you may be asked to supervise student interns
Benefits
- State employee benefits
- Job Stability
- Career Growth
- Meaningful Work
- Supportive Work Environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
