What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Therapist (May Underfill as a Caseworker III) position at State of Utah?
************************NEW $6,000 SIGN ON BONUS IS NOW AVAILABLE*********************
(Must be hired as a Licensed Clinical Therapist to receive the bonus. $3,000 will be paid upon hire, and an additional $3,000 will be paid after the first year of employment. Those hired as a Caseworker III would be eligible for the bonus once becoming fully licensed as an LCT)
The position may be underfilled as a Caseworker III (Starting salary $31.49 - $39.46) upon the qualifications of the applicant. Caseworker III shall be Licensed as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor or a Certified Social Worker or Associate Marriage Family Therapist.
*Note: If this position is filled as a Caseworker III, the selected candidate shall obtain full license as a Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Mental Health Counselor within thirty (30) months from date of hire.
*Note: If this position is filled as a Caseworker III, the selected candidate shall obtain full license as a Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Mental Health Counselor within thirty (30) months from date of hire.
Do you want to change a family story? Join us in changing the lives of generations of underserved clients while making Utah safer.
Join our team to help improve lives and create a safer Utah. As a licensed clinical therapist with the Department of Corrections, you will provide group and individual therapy to individuals under the supervision of the Department of Corrections in our substance use treatment programs. Treatment is evidence-based and has shown to be effective with a criminal justice population. You also practice through a trauma-informed and gender-responsive lens. Typical duties include assessments, documentation of client interactions, and treatment and discharge planning.
This is a full-time position with state employee benefits.
Candidates for this Position Must Have:
Preferred Qualifications:
Examples of Duties
This is a full-time position with state employee benefits.
- Individuals with 0-4 years of licensure as a mental health professional, the hourly rate will be approximately $33.90
- Individuals with 5-9 years of licensure as a mental health professional, the hourly rate will be approximately $35.59
- Individuals with 10 years of licensure as a mental health professional, the hourly rate will be approximately $37.29
- Individuals with a provisional license as a mental health professional, the hourly rate will be approximately $31.49
Candidates for this Position Must Have:
- A Master’s Degree in a clinical mental health field i.e. 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 a working knowledge of the ASAM
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Skilled in de-escalation techniques
Examples of Duties
- Facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma groups
- Provide individual counseling sessions
- Conduct clinical assessments
- Create relevant and individualized treatment and discharge/transition plans
- Perform ASAM assessments and recommend the appropriate level of care
- Collaborate with a team of mental health professionals as well as correctional staff
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of the treatment episode
For additional information about the Utah Department of Corrections please go to this link. http://www.corrections.utah.gov/
Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
- 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.
- 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
- 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
- Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
- Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
- Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
- Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
- Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
Paid Time Off:
- Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
- Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
- We have 12 paid holidays.
- License as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Mental Health Counselor required. If the position is filled as a Caseworker III (Starting Salary $31.97) the selected candidate shall obtain full license as a Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Mental Health Counselor within thirty (30) months from date of hire.
- This position is NOT public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification.
- 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 ranges specified reflect a minimum starting and top of range dollar amount. Actual rate per hour will be determined by evaluation of qualifications and skills of the individual and the availability of monies through budget and grants or by following DHRM rule.
- All questions must be answered fully and in the format requested, if applicable. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Entering "see resume" as an answer will be considered an incomplete answer. Cutting and pasting pertinent information from your resume is acceptable, but should be edited to be a precise answer to the question.
- Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Salary will be based on the Career Ladder for current UDC employees.
- NOTE: Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.
Salary : $27 - $42
