JJYS Licensed Clinical Therapist-Decker Lake Youth Center

JJYS Licensed Clinical Therapist-Decker Lake Youth Center

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

Recruiter – Lupe Orozco | lorozco@utah.gov 
Application Deadline – 6/8/2026

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.
• 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.
• 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 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

• Is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• 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.