Mental Health Therapist 15 - Sheriff's Office

Salt Lake County•Salt Lake City, UT

9d•$60,136 - $90,206•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts mental health assessments and suicide risk assessments on jail prisoners and develops, documents, and implements treatment plans. Provides direct treatment and case management services. Works with prisoners’ families, health care providers, and security staff to provide an appropriate level of care.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling.
Professional licensure in the State of Utah as a Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
Must be a resident of the State of Utah at the time of hire.
Knowledge of: Psychotherapy and counseling techniques
Agencies, providers, and organizations in the community that provide services for treatment of mental health care
Structure and function of organizations and agencies (i.e., DCFS, court system, AP and P, etc.) which interface with mental health programs
Division policy and procedure
Diagnostic criteria from DSM IV-TR
Skills and Ability to: Work with various ages and populations of people to address their needs
Be aware of and understand cultural diversity needs and issues
Effectively manage crisis intervention
Multitask and meet constant deadlines
Work with computer software related to job specific duties
Write treatment plans
Act independently
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Function effectively in stressful situations

Responsibilities

Responds to prisoners experiencing a mental health crisis.
Completes suicide risk assessments and disposition as clinically indicated.
Conducts mental health assessments and makes appropriate referrals.
Consults with members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, findings, treatment recommendations and options for patients.
Collaborates with the medical, nursing and sworn staff to address the full spectrum of patient care.
Writes, implements and provides necessary documentation of patient’s treatment; maintains records and documentation to comply with state, federal and NCCHC standards and requirements.
Provides outreach to the public and professionals with questions about substance abuse and mental health treatment.
Conducts training and presentations regarding suicide risk/prevention, substance abuse, mental health, and accessing treatment to security and health care team.
Recommends and explains treatment options and services to clients.
Provides group, individual therapy, and case management.
Coordinates with multiple agencies to provide client care.