FCI Trauma Therapist

Trauma Therapist

Under the general supervision of a Police Lieutenant and/or Family Crimes Unit Coordinator, serve as the Trauma Therapist to the Police Department working with children and adults who have been victims of domestic violence and their families, coordinating services, and assisting individuals through the court process.

STARTING SALARY: $31.78-$47.67/hourly

STATUS: Part-Time (benefitted) 20 hours/week

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling or related field. Some Domestic Violence Counseling experience strongly preferred. Must be certified and clinically licensed OR a Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Certified Professional Counselor Intern (CPCI) or Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFTI) within three months of obtaining licensure (with a supervisor willing to continue supervision once hired) in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or other equivalent. Must also maintain licensure by following all of the NASW (National Association of Social Work) guidelines and complete 40 hours of continuing education for each two-year cycle. Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License. Knowledge of social casework principles; family therapy methods, principles and techniques; individual therapy methods, principles and techniques; crisis intervention theory and techniques; human development, behavior and adolescent development principles; domestic violence dynamics, resources and basic laws; emotional, personality and substance abuse disorders; public relations and communication skills; community resources and agencies; correct English usage, spelling, vocabulary and principles of basic computer use. Great responsibility for making decisions which may impact the activities and lives of juveniles and their families; the use of discretion and independent judgment; complying with codes of professional ethics; strictly follow agency policies, procedures and code of conduct; working credibly with confidential records and information.