Care Navigator

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Correctional Health Services, seeks a Care Navigator (Caseworker II) to join a team dedicated to providing evidence-based interventions for offenders in custody. This role emphasizes accountability, treatment, and education within a safe environment.

You will work to stabilize mental health issues, support meaningful outcomes, and strengthen community safety while maintaining a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Social Service Worker or Counselor; ongoing licensure acceptable.
• Experience with substance use and mental health treatment.
• Experience in teaching educational classes.
• Knowledge of risk assessments and criminogenic risk factors.
• Familiar with medication treatment for opioid use and other SUDs.
• Effective speaking, reading, and written communication skills.
• Understanding of case management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management support to offenders within custody.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes and community safety.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and coordinate services.

Skills

SUD licensure

SUD treatment

Education teaching

Case management

Communication

Risk assessment

Medication-assisted treatment

Education

Social Service Worker licensure

Substance Use Disorder Counselor licensure

Job description

Care Navigator

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $25.57
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Application Deadline – 12/31/2026*

Key Responsibilities

If you would like an opportunity to join a team of dedicated professionals who work hard to provide maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment, this is the job for you.

The Utah Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Correctional Health Services, is seeking a Care Navigator (Caseworker II) to join our team of skilled professionals. We provide evidence-based, individualized interventions to safely stabilize a wide range of mental health issues and help individuals maintain their best level of functioning while in custody.

Our goal is to develop and carry out high quality, evidence based programs aimed at improving individual outcomes and enhancing community safety by implementing strategies, promoting accountability, and strengthening partnerships while maintaining a positive work environment.

Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

Supplemental Information:

• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical attack. Institutional/Correctional surroundings and hazards, including being subject to possible physical attack. Safety and risk issues inherent while working within a correctional facility with an offender population are presumed.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Licensure as a Social Service Worker or Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor or working towards getting their licensure. - My underfill as a certified case manager.
• Experience working with substance use disorder and/or mental health treatment
• Experience teaching educational classes
• Experience in case management principles
• Effective speaking, reading, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of risk assessments and criminogenic risk factors
• Familiar with medication treatment for opioid use and other substance use disorders

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• May be given to candidates who hold current Licensure as a Social Service Worker or Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor or are working towards getting their licensure.

About the Role

Location –
1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – B – Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture.

Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

For more information on Correctional Health Services, please visit our website.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].