Licensed Clinical Therapist ( May Fill As A Caseworker Iii)

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Are you newly licensed, looking to get your career started, or or maybe you are a seasoned professional or maybe just needing therapy hours for licensure?  More importantly are looking to make a change?

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The Utah Department of Corrections is looking for a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCT) to provide treatment to inmates with mental health needs housed at Utah Correctional Facility.

Position may be filled as a Caseworker III Therapist  or a Social Worker upon the qualification of the applicant. The Caseworker III Therapist shall be Licensed as Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Certified Social Worker. The salary for a Caseworker III Therapist is $30.57.  Caseworker III Therapist will be provided clinical supervision and ample opportunity to obtain therapy hours need for Licensed Clinical licensure. 

*Note: If this position is filled as a Caseworker III Therapist or a Social Worker the selected candidate shall obtain full license as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Mental Health Counselor within thirty (30) months from date of hire.

Overall Job Description:

The immediate objective of mental health treatment is symptom stabilization of a wide range of mental disorders and help individuals maintain their best level of functioning while in custody. Treatment goals include self-understanding, self-improvement, and development of skills to cope with and overcome disabilities associated with various mental disorders. 

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Hold a License as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
• Speak and Write effectively.
• Have knowledge of psychological or mental health, and social factors that may contribute to the client's situation.
• Have understanding of how to use case histories of client's/residents to further understand client population.
• Have knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests.
• Have knowledge and experience with a diverse population.
• Have the ability to maintain detailed records.
• Have knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunction. 
• Have the ability to evaluate the ongoing needs of the client, build treatment plans and monitor progress.

The Agency:                                                       
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services will advocate for, support, and serve all individuals and communities in Utah. We will ensure all Utahns have fair and equitable opportunities to live safe and healthy lives.
For additional information about the Utah Department of Health and Human Services please go to this link. www.dhhs.utah.gov

Example of Duties:

• Identification and referral of inmates with mental health needs.
• Crisis intervention services.
• Individual Counseling.
• Group Counseling.
• Participation in an integrated and multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Treatment documentation and follow up.

Typical Qualifications:

• Provide consultation and/or expert advice and/or testimony.
• Court/hearing, rules, records, procedures, and protocol.
• Use non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Perform group and/or client therapeutic assessments.
• Assess physical, mental, social, and/or economic needs.
• Assessment of treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment of individual needs.
• Compose and produce reports, documents, and related material.
• Deliver presentations or training using acceptable methods and techniques.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.

Supplemental Information:

• This position is NOT public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification.
• License as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Mental Health Counselor required unless filled as Caseworker III Therapist whereas Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Certified Social Worker is required.
• 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.
• NOTE:  Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.

In order to be considered for this position you need go to the following website and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah/jobs/4243477/licensed-clinical-therapist-may-fill-as-a-caseworker-iii?keywords=Licensed%20Clinical%20Therapist&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs