Part Time Intake Mental Health Therapist

Odyssey House is seeking a Part-Time Intake Therapist!

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 & Programs Division

Compensation: DOE

Schedule: 25 Hours (TBD)

Part-Time Benefits:

• Access to a 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 a 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 who 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

Odyssey House (Criminal Justice Program) is hiring a part-time licensed mental health therapist to join our team of experienced staff who will 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 the Correctional Addictions Treatment Service (CATS), Interim Drug Offender Group Services (DOGS), and Prime for Life.

Position Responsibilities:

• Must be able to pass a Salt Lake County Sheriffs 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 the 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.
• As indicated, provide and collaborate on clinical recommendations and concerns with the clinical team appropriately.
• 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 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.
• TeachableWillingness to learn and grow in their position.

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

Requirements:

• Qualified applicants must be licensed mental health professionals, 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)

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.