Senior Clinical Consultant

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (BOPP) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Clinical Consultant to complete work associated with a contract with the Utah Office for Victims of Crime. This pivotal role is focused on driving continuous improvement in victim services, embedding trauma-informed practices across BOPP decision-making processes, and fostering organizational wellness. If you are a compassionate, clinical professional with expertise in trauma, crisis intervention, and building system-level improvements, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact in Utah's criminal justice system.

Requirements

Strong background in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field with specialized knowledge in trauma-informed care, secondary trauma, and crisis intervention.
Familiarity with criminal justice processes, victims' rights, and interagency collaboration.
Ability to deliver high-level clinical perspectives to executive decision-makers, staff, and interagency partners.
Exceptional skills in developing and delivering training, leading policy discussions, and managing sensitive communications with empathy and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional experience working in the criminal justice system or other demonstrated knowledge of Utah’s post-conviction processes.

Responsibilities

Provide expert clinical perspective to Board members on victim impact, trauma-informed hearing design, offender mental health assessments, and hearing material evaluation to support informed decision-making.
Offer crisis intervention, consultation, and individual-level assistance to BOPP staff and Board members facing secondary trauma. Actively participate in the BOPP Wellness Initiative to guide organizational wellness initiatives.
Collaborate with BOPP Victim Services Coordinators to enhance work processes, deliver in-service skill development, and facilitate community referrals for victims and survivors.
Design and conduct training for victim advocates and criminal justice partners on BOPP processes, trauma-informed care, and the Victims' Bill of Rights. Participate in policy discussions regarding victim notification, rights, and system coordination.
Partner with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, the Utah Department of Corrections, and behavioral health partners to streamline mental health service coordination for offenders. Partner with criminal justice partners to ensure warm handoffs for victims.