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alt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.
What it is like to work here:
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with:
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.
Additional Benefits include:
• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.
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Join our team in a career that centers on alternatives to incarceration, evidence-based practices, and community collaboration. We focus on community safety through positive behavior change and supporting individuals involved in the justice system. Our services address the underlying issues that lead to criminal behavior and provide the opportunity for change.
Treatment Specialists with Criminal Justice Services do work that really matters. Treatment Specialists assist clients develop pro-social skills by utilizing evidence-based practices that have lasting behavior changes.
We value teamwork, collaboration with community partners, accountability, a client-focused approach, a safe and supportive environment, empowerment, and continued professional development opportunities. We hire the most knowledgeable and experienced employees in the industry.
At Salt Lake County, we do not just accept individual differences; we value and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB SUMMARY
Initiate, facilitate and assist clients through substance use disorder treatment during supervision. Provide clinical recommendations, crisis management and conduct classes at Criminal Justice Services and/or the jail. Provides consistent communication with treatment providers and documentation of treatment progress.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 14
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Preferred certification as a: ASUDC, LASUDC, LSAC or equivalent.
Grade 15
Must possess and maintain current licensure for the respective discipline, i.e., LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT etc. at time of hire.
Both Grades:
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
Employees must successfully pass current “jail pass” requirements and annually complete all training requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Utilizes the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessment to identify clients recommended level of care (LOC) and facilitate the treatment intake process.
• Works with clients in crisis by providing crisis management, assessing safety and creating safety plans.
• Collaborates with treatment providers to facilitate clients progress and provide liaison duties for the agency.
• Meets with clients and maintains a caseload; monitors clients progress in treatment and may deliver brief interventions when needed.
• Assists in resolving identified client barriers and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team
• Maintains accurate and up to date documentation of all encounters.
• Provides written and verbal communication with the courts, allied agencies, and case managers on client’s progress in
• Conducts evidence-based classes for CJS clients.
Knowledge of:
• Abnormal psychology, including mental health and substance use
• Methods of treatment for mental health and substance use disorders
• Agencies and organizations in the community that provide services to persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders
• The structure and function of organizations and agencies (i.e., Social Services, Criminal Justice, etc.) that interface with mental health and substance use disorder service systems
• Principles and techniques of behavior assessment and modification
• Effective interviewing and evaluation skills including Motivational Interviewing
• Psychotherapy modalities and evidence based theoretical frameworks
• Ethical and professional behavior
• Professional treatment standards including appropriate client and staff boundaries
• Diagnostic Services Manual for Mental Disorders DSM IVR, Addiction Severity Index (ASI), American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and/or Patient Placement Criteria (PPC)
Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Works virtually, in office and/or jail environment. Travels to court hearings, meets with clients and treatment providers face-to-face and performs office related duties.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
This position is 8-5 M-F with potential for at least 1 weekday later evening class facilitation.
