Mental Health Therapist II - Sheriff's Office

Mental Health Therapist II - Sheriff's Office

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$60,136-$90,206 DOE

+ $1 per hour worked in environmental pay

Conducts mental health assessments and suicide risk 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 an appropriate level of care.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling.
• Professional licensure in the State of Utah as a Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back program.
• Must be a resident of the State of Utah at the time of hire.

• Respond to prisoners experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Complete suicide risk assessments and disposition as clinically indicated.
• Conduct mental health assessments and make appropriate referrals.
• Consult with members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team about treatment plans, findings, recommendations, and options.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and sworn staff to address the full spectrum of patient care.
• Write, implement, and provide necessary documentation of patient’s treatment; maintain records to comply with state, federal, and NCCHC standards.
• Provide outreach to the public and professionals regarding substance abuse and mental health treatment.
• Conduct training and presentations on suicide risk/prevention, substance abuse, mental health, and accessing treatment.
• Recommend and explain treatment options and services to clients.
• Provide group, individual therapy, and case management.
• Coordinate with multiple agencies to provide client care.

• Psychotherapy and counseling techniques.
• Agencies, providers, and organizations in the community that provide services for mental health treatment.
• Structure and function of organizations and agencies (e.g., DCFS, court system, AP and P).
• Division policy and procedure.
• Diagnostic criteria from DSM IV-TR.
• Work with various ages and populations.
• Awareness of cultural diversity needs and issues.
• Effectively manage crisis intervention.
• Multitask and meet constant deadlines.
• Work with computer software related to job duties.
• Write treatment plans.
• Act independently.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Function effectively in stressful situations.

This position works in the Salt Lake County Jail (locked down facility), has direct contact with prisoners, and may be exposed to stress from human behavior in a jail environment.

The position may be called back to work before or after the scheduled shift in an emergency. May be required to work holidays, nights, and weekends as needed.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Government Administration