Licensed Clinical Therapist (underfill Caseworker III)

State of Utah Office of the Governor • West Haven, UT

14d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position with state employee benefits. The Utah Department of Corrections Reentry and Rehabilitation Division, which 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 Northern Utah Community Correction Center. 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.

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

• NEW $6,000 SIGN ON BONUS IS NOW AVAILABLE
• State employee benefits
• Job Stability
• Career Growth
• Meaningful Work
• Supportive Work Environment

What This Job Offers

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