JJYS Licensed Clinical Therapist - Washington County Youth Center.

JJYS Licensed Clinical Therapist - Washington County Youth Center.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – Depends on Qualifications
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Kendra Keller | kendrakeller@utah.gov 
Application Deadline – 7/20/2026*

*This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage candidates to submit their application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 8-15 individuals committed to secure care.

• Conduct individual long-term trauma focused therapy with youth in secure facilities.

• Conduct family therapy with youth in secure settings.

• Refer clients to other available services to meet needs where appropriate.

• Provide a broad range of clinical services to young people in multiple settings including: secure care (post adjudication long term locked setting), detention (pre adjudication, short term locked setting), and shelter (crisis residential setting, not locked)

• Conduct Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) groups, as well as other groups as needed, and training in the facilities and serve as a resource for facility and program staff in promoting and teaching DBT.

• Provide evidence based treatment such as DBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, addressing criminogenic needs, etc.

• Consult with other professionals, including other clinicians, nurses, medical management providers, case managers, and facility staff, as needed to ensure a holistic approach, coordination of care and case management.

• Prepare comprehensive treatment plans.

• Prepare mental health assessments by obtaining background information such as physical, psychological or mental health, and social factors that contribute to the client's situation and by studying case histories of clients/residents.

• Document clinical services in the DHHS electronic health record platform.

• Facilitate the use of research data to improve existing programs and utilization of resources.

• Deliver presentations, stand up training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public.

• Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a clinical social worker, clinical mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist.  May underfill for an associate licensed person. 

• Master’s Degree

• Has experience developing and conducting group therapy sessions. 

• Experience using Evidence Based Practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing

• Has a valid Utah Driver's License.

• Ability to participate in and pass deescalation, including physical intervention, training

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: 

• Training in DBT

• Training in Trauma Treatment for adolescents

• Experience in conducting group interventions with delinquent adolescents

• Training in the Risk Need Responsivity model and criminogenic needs

• Training in Motivational Interviewing

This position may be filled as an Associate Licensed Clinical Therapist;  Interns in their second year of a masters program in one of the above listed professions may be considered.  

About the Role

Location –
330 S 5300 W
Hurricane, Utah, 84737
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required –
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to provide care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of intervention, supervision and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services, please click here!

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.

Supplemental Information

• Utah State DOPL requires a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (or Certified Social Worker working towards licensure), Certified Social Worker Intern working towards full licensure, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Mental Health Counselor (or Associate Mental Health Counselor working towards licensure). A PhD in Behavioral Health field may also be accepted.

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

• High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations. 

• DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.