Licensed Clinical Therapist (underfill Caseworker III)

State of Utah; Gunnison (UT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Career growth

Meaningful work

Supportive environment

Job summary

State of Utah seeks a Licensed Clinical Therapist to provide sex offense treatment to inmates in a secure setting. Responsibilities include group/individual therapy, documentation, assessments, and discharge planning, within a collaborative team environment.

Licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling is required. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, risk assessment, and evidence-based practices within a correctional context.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
• Speak clearly and write effectively.
• Experience in a residential therapeutic community program.
• Ability to maintain detailed records.
• Balance group and individual sessions with documentation due dates.
• Be detail oriented.
• Be open to feedback for quality improvement and risk assessment familiarity.
• Knowledge of criminal justice involved individuals in addressing risk, needs and responsivity.
• Be trauma informed.
• Be familiar with CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Social Learning, and Risk-Needs-Responsivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide sex offense focused group and individual therapy sessions.
• Document progress, conduct assessments, treatment planning, and discharges.
• Facilitate therapeutic community model with incarcerated inmates; address risk and recidivism.
• Conduct crisis management and conflict resolution; participate in groups.
• Work within a large team; ensure detailed records and teamwork.

Skills

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-informed

Team player

Detail oriented

Risk assessment

Criminal justice knowledge

Documentation

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Licensure as Psychologist/Clinical Social Worker/Marriage and Family Therapist/Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Tools

Case management software

Non-violent crisis intervention

Psychological assessment tools

Criminal justice resources

Reports and documentation software

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $27.92 - $42.54 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Staci Ditzer | [e-mail] | 801-545-5511 Application Deadline – 6/1/2026

Key Responsibilities

The Utah Department of Corrections is looking to hire 1 Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCT) to provide treatment to inmates who are in the Sex Offense Treatment Unit.

Principle Duties

• As the Therapist you will provide sex offense focused group and individual therapy sessions.
• You will help in facilitating and maintaining the therapeutic community model with incarcerated prison inmates with convictions for sex offenses. You will document the progress of group and client's progress; conduct assessments; treatment planning and discharges.
• You will work as part of a large team to challenge and change irrational thought patterns and behaviors, address risk connected to sexual recidivism and to build protective factors among the clients in the program.
• The Therapist will also help conduct other support groups, and provide crisis management and conflict resolution services with the clients. Licensure as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Mental Health Counselor required.
• The Therapist position is NOT public safety certified, and does not require peace officer status or certification.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Hold a Licensure as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
• Speak and write effectively.
• Have experience working in a residential therapeutic community program.
• 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. Be familiar with risk assessments predictive of sexual recidivism.
• Have knowledge specific to criminal justice involved individuals in addressing crimongenic risk, needs and responsivity factors.
• Be trauma informed.
• Be familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Motivational Interviewing, Social Learning, and Risk-Needs-Responsivity as it relates to sex offense treatment.

Preference

Preference may be given to those applicants who have experience working with clients in sex offense treatment.

Positions may be filled as a Caseworker III upon the qualification of the applicant.

The Caseworker III shall be Licensed as Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Certified Social Worker. The starting salary for a Caseworker III is $23.24.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Delivers presentations, stand up training, and/or instruction to staff, management, clients, and/or the general public. Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents, and/or other written materials.
• Refers client/inmate/patient to other available services to meet needs where appropriate
• Organizes and conducts surveys and/or studies.
• Consults with physician and/or other health professionals as needed to ensure holistic approach and coordination of care and case management.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to help clients mobilize inner capacities and resources to improve social functioning.
• Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan and provides crisis intervention if necessary.
• Prepares psychological or mental health assessments by obtaining background information such as physical, psychological or mental health, and social factors which contribute to the client's situation, and by studying case histories of clients/residents.
• Facilitates the use of research data to improve existing programs and utilization of resources. Provides case management to include evaluating the needs of clients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring progress.

Qualifications

• case management software systems
• 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
• provide psychological assessment and counseling
• human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research, and/or assessment methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information
• apply social work and/or mental health assessment and counseling techniques
• information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effectiveness
• develop individualized treatment plans
• compose and produce reports, documents, and related material
• evaluate information against a set of standards
• 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
• survey methodology and related tools
• refer inquiries to appropriate staff, agencies, and/or organizations
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally agency and community resources and services
• observe details at close range and at a distance
• observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity

Supplemental Information

• Licensure as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Mental Health Counselor 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.

About The Role

Location

255 East 300 North
Gunnison, Utah, 84634
United States

Background Check Required

A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.

Drug Test Required

Yes

Schedule Code

B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

• 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

The Utah Department of Corrections as a dedicated team of professionals 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 additional information about the Utah Department of Corrections please go to this link. http://www.corrections.utah.gov/

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].