Licensed Clinical Therapist (underfill Caseworker III)

State of Utah • Ogden, UT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Utah Department of Corrections Reentry and Rehabilitation Division to provide substance use and mental health treatment to individuals on probation and parole at the Northern Utah Community Correction Center. This role involves providing evidence-based, trauma-informed, and gender-responsive group and individual therapy, conducting clinical assessments, documenting client interactions, and developing treatment and discharge plans. The position is full-time and offers state employee benefits. The job may be underfilled as a Caseworker III if the applicant's qualifications align.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in a clinical mental health field (e.g., 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

• Provide group and individual therapy to individuals under the supervision of the Department of Corrections in our substance use treatment program.
• Practice through a trauma informed and gender responsive lens.
• Conduct 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.
• Facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma groups.
• Provide individual counseling sessions.
• If fully licensed, may be asked to supervise student interns.

Benefits

• State employee benefits
• Job Stability
• Career Growth
• Meaningful Work
• Supportive Work Environment
• $6,000 Sign-on Bonus (paid in two installments: $3,000 upon hire, $3,000 after first year of employment, for those hired as LCT)

What This Job Offers

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