Mental Health Social Worker (Grade 14 or Grade 15)

Job Opportunity

Salt 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 may 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

JOB SUMMARY

Provides mental health services to victims of crime served by the Children's Justice Center (CJC). Implements mental health best practice services to fulfill national accreditation standards. Participates in multidisciplinary team protocols to represent the best interest of child victims using a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 14

Master's degree from accredited college or university in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling or other closely related field, and Must be Licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in the State of Utah.

Grade 15

Master's degree from accredited college or university in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling or other closely related field, and Must be Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Utah.

Preference given to those with at least four (4) years of experience in a child related setting, with one (1) year of experience working with child victims, and one (1) year of counseling experience with youth.

Required to successfully complete 40 hours of evidence-based trauma-informed training within six (6) months of hire according to national accreditation standards.

A valid Driver's License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver's License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Provides trauma and suicide assessments with victims served at the program.
• Provides crisis intervention services on site and by telephone
• Actively participated in multidisciplinary team staffing to provide clinical insight, share information and coordinate services.
• May conduct individual, family and group counseling sessions/support groups in accordance with professional standards.
• May interview, assesses, and identifies mental health needs using approved assessment instruments, social history, and consultation with community resources.
• Makes treatment and social service referrals to appropriate
• Communicates with community-based therapists regarding the victim's needs and monitor progress according to established privacy and confidentiality procedures.
• Provides training and education to the CJC staff and agency partners to facilitate a victim centered and trauma informed approach.
• Maintains the program treatment provider linkage agreement partnerships with community based mental health agencies and collects required documentation to fulfill national accreditation standards.
• Completes annual training and clinical supervision requirements for licensure and national accreditation standards.
• Implements data entry, required documentation, and various reports.
• Keeps manager informed and makes recommendations to improve mental health services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• General and specific psychological principles, concepts, and DSM-5-TR manual
• Different modes of psychotherapy, including crisis intervention
• Principles and techniques of behavior assessment and modification
• Principles of individual, group and family therapy
• Fundamental understanding of social work concepts
• Child development, child abuse dynamics and victim trauma reactions
• Suicide, trauma and crisis intervention skills
• Utah Laws on victim rights and child abuse statutes
• Child abuse investigation, criminal justice and social service system processes
• Community agencies, organizations, and programs that support victim of crime
• Office computer systems and applications

Skills and Ability to:

• Facilitate a multidisciplinary teamwork process according to established protocols
• Provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention services
• Present trainings, lectures and workshops in small and large group settings
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Maintain confidential materials and information and protect client privacy
• Understand state and federal confidentiality regulations
• Analyze collected data
• Manage interactions with multiple parties with different interests and roles
• Work under stressful conditions, respond professionally and calmly in crisis situations
• Exercise good judgement, independence and high degree of skill
• Complete multiple projects with various deadlines
• Utilize modern equipment used in evidence collection and analysis
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside agencies and the public as necessitated by the work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment, counseling settings, and child abuse investigation settings. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. CJC staff work regularly with clients in crisis situations and who have experienced significant trauma and abuse.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This position may be requested to respond to urgent cases outside of regular business hours.