Clinical Director

Description

Odyssey House is seeking a Clinical Director for our Criminal Justice Program!

Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives." We are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance use treatment, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. ‘We Are Recovery,’ and we mean it with all our hearts.

Job Location: Salt Lake City

Compensation: $85,000/salary

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Odyssey House’s Core Values

• Integrity (I) – We do what is best for the clients and community. Always
• Wholeheartedness (W) – We are sincere in our commitment towards a better life for all.
• Connection (C) – We seek opportunities to engage with one another.
• Personal Growth (G) – We are curious about how to be better versions of ourselves.

Benefits Package: Equals to approximately $22,000. Includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending account, retirement plan, paid leave, employee assistance program, and education assistance.

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and long-/short-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Immediate participation available; 100% employer match up to 6% after 1 year of service.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 35 paid days off per year (with increased accrual rates after 1 year).
• Sick Leave Rollover: Convert half of your unused accrued sick time into extra vacation days at year-end.
• Sabbatical Program: Paid extended leave rewarded after 5 years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential 24/7 support for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.

Perks

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $9,000 per year available for approved programs (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Continuing Education: Opportunities for paid training and professional development, subject to manager approval and eligibility.
• On-Demand Pay: Access earned wages before payday via our payroll provider, Paylocity (managed directly through Paylocity; terms apply).
• Transit Pass: Free UTA pass provided for your daily work commute.
• Monthly Incentives: Regular performance awards and team recognition.
• Casual Work Environment: Relaxed, casual dress code and workplace culture.

Functions of the Job:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the clinical milieu.
  Provide clinical supervision to assigned interns and counselors.
  Support the hiring, orientation, professional development, performance evaluation, and
  termination of staff.
• Coordinate and provide clinical training and onboarding for new therapists and interns.
• Demonstrate proficiency in spreadsheets, budgeting, Smart sheet, and Microsoft Office
  applications.
• Oversee monthly Quality Assurance and Clinical audits, including documentation, scope of
  practice, grammar, and compliance with county requirements.
• Participate in weekly management meetings and support ongoing program planning, evaluation,
  and quality assurance initiatives.
• Coordinate with Jail Command staff regarding jail-related concerns, safety issues, and other
  operational matters impacting the program.
• Ensure appropriate diagnosis of mental health and substance-related conditions in accordance
  with the DSM-5.
• Oversee treatment planning, assessments, funding requests, and discharge processes within
  required timeframes.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including ASAM Dimensional Analysis, court
  reports, progress reports, and referral recommendations.
• Coordinate psychiatric and mental health needs with Jail Mental Health and other wrap-around
  service providers.
• Utilize the Therapeutic Community model and motivational techniques to support client
  engagement, retention, and progress.
• Maintain effective therapeutic relationships and healthy professional boundaries with clients.
• Communicate proactively with collateral supports, including family members, significant others,
  probation officers, judges, caseworkers, and other involved professionals.
• Oversee and facilitate group coverage as needed to ensure continuity of programming and
  clinical services.

Candidate Qualities:

• Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
• Communication Skills to problem solve directly with clients and other staff.
• Reliability to fill their support staff shifts and deliver on position responsibilities.
• Self-starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization's community.
• Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

Requirements

Licensure / Education / Prior Experience / Skills Required:

• Licensed Mental Health Professional, including: LCSW, LPC, LMFT.
• If working with children or vulnerable adult population, must pass a criminal background check.
• First Aid and CPR Certification (available through Odyssey House)
• Graduate degree in mental health field.
• Minimum three years experience in direct clinical care.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings , which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s license.

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., drive (or adequate alternate transportation), sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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