Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor

Position Title:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/MentalHealth Counselor
Job Description:
The Salt Lake City Police Department is looking to add you to our team! We are looking for Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Certified Social Workers, and Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor to provide immediate crisis intervention and clinical case management services to community members and/or their families, along with assistance to prevent the intersection or further intersection with the criminal justice system.
These individuals and/or their families may be overcoming homelessness, substance abuse/dependence, mental and/or chronic health illnesses, domestic violence, employment issues, poverty, being a victim of crime, and getting access to other basic necessities.
In this role you must be willing to work closely with the entire team of the Salt Lake City Police Department, engage with external service providers on a regular basis and have the ability and skills necessary to work with the general public in a positive, friendly, and professional manner.
About the Team
You'd be working on a team of 7 Licensed Clinical Social workers, 9 social service workers, 3 supervisors, and the Social Work Director. In this position, you'd have access to training opportunities, such as attending industry conferences and obtaining your CIT and Crisis Worker certifications. Shifts operate on a 3/12 schedule and current shift availabilities are:

• Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 8am-8pm
• Saturday/Sunday/Monday from 8am-8pm

The team also provides supervision for certified social workers working towards licensure! Certified Social Workers (CSW) working towards licensure are also encouraged to apply.
POSITION SALARY RANGE:
$57,723.12 - $99,721.44
The market rate for this position is $78,711.36.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k)
• A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping

This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.
TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Respond to 911 calls with officers that are related to suicide, substance use, mental illness, homelessness and someone in crisis and assist them in need on scene.
• Provides clinical an intensive case management services, including, but not limited to the following: biopsychosocial assessments, treatment and service planning, clinical/crisis counseling, consultation, support, information, and appropriate referrals to other community agencies.
• Acts as a bridge between the citizen, department, community, community agencies and other helping professionals to coordinate services and the best route of care for the person looking for assistance.
• Monitors and documents any and all care given to the citizen. Routinely assesses the citizen and family responses to the interventions and services, while also measuring treatment plan effectiveness. Prepares and retains timely correspondence, reports, patient progress, and/or other documentation.
• Conducts individual, family and/or group therapy sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Gives debriefing to responders following traumatic incidents as requested by the department.
• Demonstrates and maintains a high standard of confidentiality and sensitivity to the persons and/or families on cultural, ethnic, racial, socioeconomic issues and diversity.
• Assists, educates, informs, and empowers under-represented populations in the community, including vulnerable communities, refugees and immigrant populations.
• Attends staff/staffing meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• May be required to drive a vehicle to and from various locations throughout the community and provide transportation for citizens as needed.
• Rides with officers to assist in co-responder model serving those in crisis and working with top utilizers of 911 services.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited college/university.
• Current Licensure with the State of Utah as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Social Worker, Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Social Worker Intern or the ability to obtain a state licensure within 6 months of the hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as take initiative and work collaboratively as a part of a team.
• Possess interpersonal skills, active listening skills, critical analysis, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated independent judgment to assess and meet citizen needs. Ability to have meaningful outcome oriented dialogue with citizens, families, community agencies and professional schools in coordinating care and services for citizens.
• Demonstrated appropriate boundaries with citizens and/ or their families while providing adequate services to meet citizen needs.
• Possession of a valid state driver license or Utah driving privilege card (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment).
• Ability to successfully pass all appropriate examinations as required.
• Successful completion of a drug screen if incumbent has not completed it as a Salt Lake City employee.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three to five years of related work experience, which includes assessing the physical, mental, social and economic needs of a diverse population.
• Experience working collaboratively with community agencies.
• Experience working in both substance abuse and mental health treatment fields.
• The ability to supervise Certified Social Workers, students and/or Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselors.
• Fluent in oral and written Spanish communication.
• Mental Health Officer Certification.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment
Department
Police
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40