Mental Health Therapist - Criminal Justice Program

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Odyssey House is seeking a part-time licensed therapist for our criminal justice program at Oxbow Jail. This position is located inside the jail facilities and involves working with individuals who are incarcerated.

Summary: 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 - Salt Lake County Jail, Adult Detention and Programs Division

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00/hourly (DOE)

Schedule: 25 hours (TBD)

Part-Time Benefits:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus awarded immediately
• Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
• Free meals with clients (residential only)
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Flexible scheduling
• Higher pay for overnight shifts and holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Learning and collaborative environment
• Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year
• 5 days a year of paid time off
• EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days!
• Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!
• On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
• UTA free passes are available for your work commute

DESCRIPTION: 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 and is 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®.

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 an effective level of rapport with clients while maintaining healthy boundaries.
• Complete thorough and effective assessments in the 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 the clinical team appropriately as indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualities:

• 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's community.
• Teachable-Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

Requirements

Licensure / Education / Skills / Prior Experience Required:

• Licensed Mental Health Professional, including - CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, LCMHC, MFTI. If working with children or vulnerable adult populations, you must pass a criminal background check.
• Graduate degree in the mental health field.
• First Aid and CPR Certification (provided at Odyssey House).
• Must comply with annual TB screenings and COVID-19 tests and immunization, as well as yearly influenza vaccinations.
• Must meet employment eligibility.
• Willingness and ability to pass a criminal background check from the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Department
• Willingness to work with an incarcerated population

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.

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.