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Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor-October 2024
Salt Lake City
Oct 26, 2026
About Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor

  Position Title:

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor

  Job Description:

  The Salt Lake City Police Department is looking to add you to our team! We are looking for Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Certified Social Workers, and Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor to provide immediate crisis intervention and clinical case management services to community members and/or their families, along with assistance to prevent the intersection or further intersection with the criminal justice system.

  These individuals and/or their families may be overcoming homelessness, substance abuse/dependence, mental and/or chronic health illnesses, domestic violence, employment issues, poverty, being a victim of crime, and getting access to other basic necessities.

  In this role you must be willing to work closely with the entire team of the Salt Lake City Police Department, engage with external service providers on a regular basis and have the ability and skills necessary to work with the general public in a positive, friendly, and professional manner.

  About the Team

  You’d be working on a team of 7 licensed clinical social workers, 9 social service workers, 3 supervisors, and the Social Work Director. In this position, you’d have access to training opportunities, such as attending industry conferences and obtaining your CIT and Crisis Worker certifications. Shifts operate on a 3/12 schedule and current shift availabilities are:

  Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 8am-8pm

  Saturday/Sunday/Monday from 8am-8pm

  The team also provides supervision for certified social workers working towards licensure! Certified Social Workers (CSW) working towards licensure are also encouraged to apply.

  Position Salary Range:

  $66,904.65 - $ 81,856.32

  The market rate for this position is $78,711.36.

  This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

  Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  13 paid holidays per year

  Paid vacation and personal leave

  Six weeks of paid parental leave

  Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k)

  A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost

  Tuition reimbursement

  Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping

  This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

  TYPICAL DUTIES:

  Provides clinical & intensive case management services, including, but not limited to the following: biopsychosocial assessments, treatment and service planning, clinical/crisis counseling, consultation, support, information, and appropriate referrals to other community agencies.

  Acts as a bridge between the citizen, department, community, community agencies and other helping professionals to coordinate services and the best route of care for the person looking for assistance.

  Monitors and documents any and all care given to the citizen. Routinely assesses the citizen and family responses to the interventions and services, while also measuring treatment plan effectiveness. Prepares and retains timely correspondence, reports, patient progress, and/or other documentation.

  Conducts individual, family and/or group therapy sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan and provide crisis intervention when necessary.

  Gives debriefing to responders following traumatic incidents as requested by the department.

  Demonstrates and maintains a high standard of confidentiality and sensitivity to the persons and/or families on cultural, ethnic, racial, socioeconomic issues and diversity.

  Assists, educates, informs, and empowers under-represented populations in the community, including vulnerable communities, refugees and immigrant populations.

  Attends staff/staffing meetings and other meetings as assigned.

  May be required to drive a vehicle to and from various locations throughout the community and provide transportation for citizens as needed.

  Rides with officers to assist in co-responder model serving those in crisis and working with top utilizers of 911 services.

  May perform other duties as assigned.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited college/university.

  Current Licensure with the State of Utah as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Social Worker, Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Social Worker Intern or the ability to obtain a state licensure within 6 months of the hire date.

  Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as take initiative and work collaboratively as a part of a team.

  Possess interpersonal skills, active listening skills, critical analysis, and written and verbal communication skills.

  Demonstrated independent judgment to assess and meet citizen needs. Ability to have meaningful outcome oriented dialogue with citizens, families, community agencies and professional schools in coordinating care and services for citizens.

  Demonstrated appropriate boundaries with citizens and/ or their families while providing adequate services to meet citizen needs.

  Possession of a valid state driver license or Utah driving privilege card (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment).

  Successful completion of a drug screen if incumbent has not completed it as a Salt Lake City employee.

  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  Three to five years of related work experience, which includes assessing the physical, mental, social and economic needs of a diverse population.

  Experience working collaboratively with community agencies.

  Experience working in both substance abuse and mental health treatment fields.

  The ability to supervise Certified Social Workers, students and/or Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselors.

  Fluent in oral and written Spanish communication.

  Mental Health Officer Certification.

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

  Must stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease.

  Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behaviors. In field operations, exposure to stress as well as occupational hazards is of considerable magnitude.

  Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

  Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment

  DepartmentPolice

  Full Time/Part Time:

  Full time

  Scheduled Hours:

  40

  Don't see your interests, but would still like to apply?

  Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 199,000. We're committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain diverse, talented people. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

  We are dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion and belonging for all members of our City family. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to building a qualified and competent workforce based on principles of diversity at each step of the recruitment and selection process.

  We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating an inclusive workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

  Additionally, the City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

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