Licensed Clinical Therapist

State of Utah • Taylorsville, UT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCT) works in a Department of Workforce Services (DWS) employment center, applying the philosophy that goal-directed activities and employment can improve mental health. The role combines clinical work and case management, with an ongoing focus on interventions that help customers increase their level of functioning and access resources. The position may include statewide clinical case management support and in-state travel to serve customers and collaborate with DWS staff and community partners.

The LCT conducts diagnostic evaluations to identify cultural, social, environmental, psychological, behavioral, and situational barriers to customers’ participation in DWS services. Evaluations may include children when their mental health issues affect a parent’s participation. The therapist helps customers access community clinical services and monitors progress; provides individual, family, and group therapy as needed to FEP customers; and consults with customers, DWS staff, and outside professionals on clinical and general approaches to resolving barriers.

The position also performs case management support for clinicians statewide, including administering substance abuse assessment questionnaires through an online chat system, serving as LCT of the Day through instant messaging, updating electronic case files, and monitoring and documenting customer progress and involvement with interventions. The LCT develops psychoeducational group presentations, acts as a liaison between DWS and community providers, and trains employment center staff on LCT services, referrals, mental health information, and behavioral patterns that may indicate mental health disorders. The role may also assist with in-service training for LCTs to meet continuing education requirements.

Applicants should be comfortable shifting among varied responsibilities, have strong executive functioning and communication skills, and be able to work independently while recognizing when to seek support. The position is based at 5735 S Redwood Road, Taylorsville, Utah, and is listed as hybrid. A criminal history check is required. The position may be underfilled by a qualified associate-level clinician or Certified Social Worker who agrees to obtain full clinical licensure within DWS-established time frames; continued employment in that arrangement depends on attaining full clinical licensure.

Requirements

• At the time of offer, hold licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist.
• If hired underfilled as a Caseworker III, hold certification as a Certified Social Worker (CSW), or associate licensure as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), and agree to obtain full clinical licensure within time frames established by DWS. Continued employment under this arrangement is subject to attaining full clinical licensure.
• Demonstrate strong executive functioning, especially time management, planning, prioritizing, and self-monitoring.
• Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with different professional disciplines and audiences.
• Work independently and recognize when to seek support and guidance.
• Successfully pass a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic evaluations to identify barriers to customers’ participation in DWS services, including evaluations involving children when their mental health affects a parent’s participation.
• Help customers access community clinical services and monitor their clinical progress.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy as needed to Family Employment Program customers to support functioning and participation in employment-related activities.
• Provide clinical case management supportive services statewide as needed.
• Monitor and document customers’ involvement with negotiated interventions.
• Perform non-clinical case management duties supporting clinicians statewide, including administering substance abuse assessment questionnaires through online chat, serving as LCT of the Day through instant messaging, updating electronic case files, and documenting customer progress.
• Consult with customers, DWS staff, and outside professionals about clinical and general approaches to resolving customer barriers, individually or through group staffing.
• Develop psychoeducational group presentations on topics such as coping strategies, stress management, anger management, and interpersonal relationships.
• Serve as a liaison between DWS and professional or community providers.
• Train employment center staff on the LCT role, access to LCT services, and appropriate referrals.
• Train employment center staff on behavioral patterns that may indicate mental health disorders and provide general mental health information.
• Assist with in-service training for LCTs to meet continuing education requirements.
• Travel within Utah as needed to serve customers and collaborate with DWS staff and community partners.

Benefits

• Job stability through employment within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, including opportunities to develop valuable skills and pursue leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful work contributing to community services and organizational goals.
• A supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed