Mental Health Therapist 14 - Sheriff's Office

Mental Health Therapist 14

$50,267.36 - $75,403.12 DOE*

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

$6,266 annually in premium pay

+$1 per hour worked in environmental pay

 *All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, conducts mental health assessments on jail prisoners and develops, documents, and implements treatment plans. Provides direct treatment and case management services. Works with prisoners' families, health care providers, and security staff to provide and appropriate level of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree from accredited college or university in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling or other closely related field.

License in one of the following areas: Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC), or Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT).

Must be a resident of the State of Utah at the time of hire.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts assessment and screening services.
• Completes various paper forms and computer programs to document provided services so that Salt Lake County Jail clients can access mentla health treatment.
• Provides outreach to the public and professionals with questions about substance abuse and mental health treatment.
• Conducts trainings and presentations regarding suicide risk/prevention, substance abuse, mental health, and accessing treatment to security and health care team.
• Recommends and explains treatment options and services to clients.
• Provides group, individual therapy, and case management.
• Coordinates with multiple agencies to provide client care.
• Provides crisis intervention services when necessary.

- A current Salt Lake County Jail Mental Health Therapist

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