Intake Therapist

Description

Odyssey House of Utah is seeking a Part Time Intake Mental Health Therapist (Criminal Justice Program) 

Salt Lake County Jail Programs Division

Summary

Odyssey House (Criminal Justice Program) is hiring a Part Time licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our team of experienced staff who make our justice served treatment program unique and successful. The Odyssey House Criminal Justice Program is facilitated in the Salt Lake County Jail, dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives through effective substance abuse treatment, prevention, and mental health referral services. 

Our goal with the Criminal Justice Program (CJP) is to create a structure for inmates while incarcerated and have wrap-around community support lined up before their release. Services are FREE to inmates and not an additional financial burden to them or their families. CJP includes Correctional Addictions Treatment Service (CATS), Interim Drug Offender Group Services (DOGS), and Prime for Life®.

Job Location: Salt Lake City - Salt Lake County Jail, Adult Detention & Programs Division

Pay:  Hourly (TBD / based on experience)

Schedule: 25 Hours (TBD)

Successful candidates who apply for this position will have the following qualities:

· Strong interest in working with the incarcerated population.

· Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.

· Communication Skills beyond the norm to problem solve directly with clients and other staff.

· Reliability to support staff in scheduling and position responsibilities.

· Self-Starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization community.

· Teachable—Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

If you possess the above qualities, we would be interested to hear from you and invite you to continue reading about Odyssey House and the available position.

Requirements

Position Responsibilities

· Must be able to pass Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office BCI

· Work with minimum security populations within the Salt Lake County Jail

· Maintain appropriate boundaries and communication with jail staff as outlined in Salt Lake County conduct training.

· Appropriately diagnose mental health and substance-related conditions using the DSM 5

· Appropriately assess client needs using the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria.

· Develop effective level of rapport with clients while maintaining healthy boundaries.

· Complete thorough and effective assessments in required time frame.

· Provide documentation to support coordination of client mental health evaluations and other wrap-around services to provide effective care.

· Utilize motivational and evidence based techniques to retain and support clients during assessments.

· Complete assessments within the appropriate client management system within 24 hours.

· Accurately document services using ASAM Dimensional Analysis format, including all required elements

· Provide and collaborate clinical recommendations and concerns with clinical team appropriately as indicated.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional, including: LCSW, CMHC, ACMHC, LMFT, MFTI and/or another graduate degree in the mental health field

· Minimum two years of experience in direct clinical care (preferred)

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. 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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. 

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.