Licensed Clinical Therapist (underfill Caseworker III)
About The Position
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. The Utah Department of Corrections Reentry and Rehabilitation Division, which works with substance use and mental ill offenders, is looking for a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCT) to provide treatment to offenders at the Elevate Program and Achieve Recovery Program at the Utah State Correctional Facility.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a clinical mental health field (e.g., social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy)
- License to practice in Utah in one of the fields listed above
- Ability to balance group and individual sessions while keeping up on documentation
- 0-4 years of licensure as a mental health professional (hourly rate: $34.75)
- 5-9 years of licensure as a mental health professional (hourly rate: $38.23)
- 10+ years of licensure as a mental health professional (hourly rate: $39.96)
- Provisional license as a mental health professional (hourly rate: $32.28)
Nice To Haves
- Trauma informed
- Familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Social Learning Theory
- Able to work well individually and on a team
- Working knowledge of the ASAM
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Skilled in de-escalation techniques
- Able to speak Spanish
Responsibilities
- Facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma groups
- Provide individual counseling sessions
- Conduct clinical assessments
- Create relevant and individualized treatment and discharge/transition plans
- Perform ASAM assessments and recommend the appropriate level of care
- Collaborate with a team of mental health professionals as well as correctional, and medical staff
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of the treatment episode
- Supervise student interns (if fully licensed)
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
