What are the responsibilities and job description for the APS Licensed Clinical Therapist/ Caseworker position at State of Utah?
Are you passionate about the well-being of the elderly and vulnerable adults? If you are a strong advocate for this population, this position is for you! The Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) is looking to fill an Adult Protective Services (APS) Therapist/Investigator position in their Ogden office as a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCT) or as a Social Worker depending on your qualifications..
SOCIAL WORKER: Pay Range $20.38 - $30.64
Requires a Certified Social Worker, Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor or an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist licensure with the State of Utah. A candidate hired into the Social Worker job must qualify for the LCT job by obtaining clinical licensure within 2 years.
LICENSED CLINICAL THERAPIST (LCT): Pay Range $27.24 - $41.50
Requires an active Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Psychologist licensure with the State of Utah.
The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.
This position is not clinical in nature, but a majority of the time will be spent conducting Adult Protective Services (APS) investigations.
Principle Duties
The APS LCT Investigator will need to be able to:
Preference may be given to applicants who have at least 3 years of experience working with the elderly and/or vulnerable adults or at least 3 years of experience with people with disabilities.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Join a great and compassionate team and be a part of helping vulnerable and aging adults. You will also receive great benefits. Click here to see the variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program the State of Utah offers.
The Agency
The Division of Aging and Adult Services is part of the Department of Human Services. Adult Protective Services investigate cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. For more information on the Division of Aging and Adult services, please click here.
SOCIAL WORKER: Pay Range $20.38 - $30.64
Requires a Certified Social Worker, Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor or an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist licensure with the State of Utah. A candidate hired into the Social Worker job must qualify for the LCT job by obtaining clinical licensure within 2 years.
LICENSED CLINICAL THERAPIST (LCT): Pay Range $27.24 - $41.50
Requires an active Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Psychologist licensure with the State of Utah.
The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.
This position is not clinical in nature, but a majority of the time will be spent conducting Adult Protective Services (APS) investigations.
Principle Duties
The APS LCT Investigator will need to be able to:
- act within APS statute, rules and policy and use independent judgment and discretion in the investigation of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults
- conduct clinical assessments and document findings
- promote the integrity and quality of the APS program
- facilitate resource coordination
- promote community awareness of abuse, neglect and exploitation
- participate in research, training, and supervisory programs and provide case management to include investigations, consultation, assessments of training needs and follow-up services
Preference may be given to applicants who have at least 3 years of experience working with the elderly and/or vulnerable adults or at least 3 years of experience with people with disabilities.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Join a great and compassionate team and be a part of helping vulnerable and aging adults. You will also receive great benefits. Click here to see the variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program the State of Utah offers.
The Agency
The Division of Aging and Adult Services is part of the Department of Human Services. Adult Protective Services investigate cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. For more information on the Division of Aging and Adult services, please click here.
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Salary : $20 - $31
