JOB SUMMARY
Provides clinical and advocacy services to victims of violent crimes in order to reduce traumatic impact and increase the victim’s ability to participate in the criminal justice system. Provides community services under the direction of the Program Director. Provides administrative services in support of clinical and program functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 14
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other closely related field and be currently licensed as a CSW, Certified Social Worker, by the State of Utah.
Grade 15
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work and be currently licensed as an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, by the State of Utah.
All Grades
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check as well as every two years thereafter and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Information (BCI). Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License to operate either a personal or Salt Lake County vehicle.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
• Effective interviewing skills and evaluation techniques
• Different modes of psychotherapy, including crisis intervention
• Principles and techniques of behavior assessment and modification
• General psychological principles and concepts
• Abnormal psychology and diagnostic nomenclature
• Principles of individual, group and family therapy
• Fundamental understanding of social work concepts
• General knowledge of psychiatric and psycho-pharmaceutical treatment of mental disorders
Skills and Abilities to:
• Provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention treatment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in written form
• Respond professionally and calmly in crisis and other situations
• Evaluate and diagnose psychopathology
• Motivate and train others
• Perform various administrative duties
• Apply general principles to specific conditions
• Public relations skills
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
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