Licensed Clinical Therapist (underfill Caseworker III)

About the role

The Utah Department of Corrections Reentry and Rehabilitation Division seeks a Licensed Clinical Therapist to provide treatment to individuals on probation and parole. The position offers a full-time schedule with state employee benefits and a new $6,000 sign-on bonus for those who become fully licensed as an LCT.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma groups
• Provide individual counseling sessions
• Conduct clinical 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

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Salary

Salary range: $27.92 - $42.54 per hour, dependent on experience and licensure.

Benefits

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.

About the Agency

The Utah Department of Corrections ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.