*NEW SIGN ON $6,000 BONUS IS NOW AVAILABLE**

(Must be hired as a Licensed Clinical Therapist to receive bonus upon hire. Those hired as a Caseworker III would be eligible for bonus once becoming fully licensed as an LCT)

The Utah Department of Corrections is looking to hire  Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCT) to provide treatment to the Sex Offense Program. Position may be underfilled as a Caseworker III  (Starting salary $29.11 - $38.31) upon the qualifications of the applicant. The Caseworker III shall be Licensed as Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor or a Certified Social Worker.   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. *Please note the following:

• Successful candidate will be trained on sex offence risk assessments.
• Department will pay for ongoing continuing education,licensure fees and registration as an ATSA member.
• Department willing to pay for attendance to the ATSA annual conference,as funding allows.

Principle Duties:

• Provide Sex Offense-specific group and individual sessions.  
• Document the progress of group and client's progress; conduct assessments; treatment planning and discharges. 
• Work as part of a large team to challenge and change irrational thought patterns and behaviors among the clients in the program.
• Provide crisis management and conflict resolution services with the clients as needed.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Hold a License as a Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Mental Health Counselor. but can be underfilled.
• Spanish Language is preferred,but not required.
• Speak and write effectively.
• Have the ability to maintain detailed records.
• Have the ability to balance groups,individual sessions and keeping up with documentation due dates.
• Work as a team player.
• Be detail oriented.
• Be open to feedback for continuous quality improvement regarding evidence based best practices.
• Have knowledge specific to criminal justice involved individuals in addressing criminogenic risk,needs and responsivity factors.
• Be trauma informed.
• Be familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Motivational Interviewing and Social Learning Theory as it relates to sex offenders and helping clients deal with triggers,urges,high risk situations using prosocial coping skills and success planning.

Preference: Preference may be given to those applicants who have experience working with clients in a sex offense program. Spanish Language is preferred,but not required. Why You Should Join Our Team: The Utah Department of Corrections encourages the professional growth of individual staff. It is a team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the public's safety. You will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide a generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.   The Agency: The Utah Department of Corrections is a dedicated team of professionals who 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. For more information on the Utah Department of Corrections please click here. #Health