Therapist Supervisor

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for a Therapist Supervisor position within the Department of Health and Human Services, Correctional Health Services. The role involves managing skilled professionals who provide evidence-based interventions to help justice-involved individuals reintegrate into the community. The goal is to develop and implement high-quality programs that improve individual outcomes and enhance community safety through strategies, accountability, and partnerships. Interventions include individual, family, and group therapies, psycho-educational classes, risk assessments, ASAM Levels of Care, case action planning, and case management services. The position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and requires a licensed clinician looking for a management role.

Requirements

• Has at least 2 years of directly related professional experience.
• Licensed for at least two years as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Mental Health Counselor in good standing.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Must successfully pass a DHHS background check.
• Must successfully pass a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.
• Must meet the requirements of UCA58-60-3071(a) and (b) if supervising LMFT.

Responsibilities

• Plan and Administer Programs: Develop goals and objectives, establish program performance criteria, develop and update program curricula, plan program implementation, provide direction to pilot and ongoing programs, propose innovative program activities, conduct program-monitoring visits, advocate for programs and resources, and work with a supervisor to standardize programs.
• Behavior and Crisis Management: Address the acute mental health population with high-risk behaviors.
• Manage/Supervise Staff: Define job duties, coordinate staff recruitment, selection, and orientation, write performance standards, conduct performance appraisals, monitor and consult with contractors/staff, ensure staff training hours are completed, ensure staff maintain proper DOPL license, and develop an internal appraisal process for case workers and interns.
• Educate and Train Staff: Write and oversee training curricula, work with a supervisor to contract for specialized training, seek relevant professional development for staff, conduct training, develop staff awareness on the importance of behavioral health via educational and training venues, and develop expertise around behavioral health services.
• Manage Fidelity of Services: Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes for treatment programs provided to offenders, write and update audit standards, conduct program audits, monitor corrective action plans, and identify, direct, and monitor therapists, case workers, and interns' involvement and activity in treatment programs.
• Develop Policies and Procedures: Assist in determining the need for specific policies/procedures, review national trends and accepted standards, research/comply with applicable statutes/guidelines, review existing policies, and write policy and procedure drafts.
• Develop Community Network Resources: Within assigned region(s), develop a network of community providers and behavioral health resources to assist in establishing and maintaining communication channels, exchanging resources, and coordinating collaborative activities.
• Provide Direct Mental Health Care: Provide direct mental health care to the inmate population, including crisis response, individual therapy, group therapy, and intake assessments.

Benefits

• Eligible for a full benefits package.
• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

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