Job Information
Salt Lake County Clinical Services Director-Sheriff's Office in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Job Description
Employee Clinical Services Director
$82,921.00 - $124,384.00 DOE**
+$1 per hour worked in environmental pay
*All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.
For Benefits information click HERE (https://slco.org/human-resources/benefits/)
JOB SUMMARY
Plans, supervises, and evaluates the delivery of a mental health and substance abuse treatment program in the Sheriff’s Office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social or Behavioral Sciences, or other closely related field, plus five (5) years of related experience, of which two (2) years must have been supervisory or administrative. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
Licensed in the State of Utah as a Licensed Mental Health Professional.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check, including fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program, in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.
Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Leads the design and implementation of a mental health program to accomplish service objectives and initiatives. Assures the continued analysis of mandates, goals, and objectives.
Oversees daily program operations, ensuring timely completion of initiatives and high-quality service delivery.
Monitors case management by reviewing program needs and statistics, caseload size, and identifying areas needing attention and correction.
Utilizes data, performance metrics, and continuous quality improvement practices to evaluate program effectiveness and guide decision-making with the leadership team.
Provides strategic recommendations to leadership based on program outcomes, research, and best practices.
Supervises staff (when applicable), to include hiring, orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments and develops, documents, and implements evidence-based treatment plans.
Provides individual and group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and post-incident debriefings as needed.
Interacts with criminal justice agencies, treatment agencies, and healthcare providers to promote the client's best interest.
Maintains strong client relations by ensuring the quality of activities and projects, timely completion of tasks, and ongoing efforts to collaborate.
Ensures quality in treatment records and that the records meet the expectations of the licensing agencies.
Maintains strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and customer service.
Provides administrative oversight within the designated budget.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
Abnormal psychology, including mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug abuse
Methods of treatment of mental disorders and alcohol and drug abuse problems
Structure and functions of organizations and agencies (i.e., social services, criminal justice, etc.) that interface with the mental health and substance abuse system
Principles and techniques of behavior assessment modification, diagnosis, ASAM levels of treatment, ASI, RANT, risk assessments, Psychotherapy, theory, and techniques of crisis intervention, etc.
Effective interviewing skills and evaluation techniques, including Motivational Interviewing
Evidence-based, psychotherapeutic techniques and methods used in the criminal justice system
Understanding and use of professional treatment standards
Federal, State, and local ordinances and policies regarding alcohol and drug services
Division and County policies and procedures
Microsoft 365 software programs
Skills and Abilities to:
Implement new programs and enhance existing services
Facilitate staff accountability and job performance
Mentor supervisors and provide feedback on employee performance
Implement program changes effectively and efficiently
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Manage records and reporting systems
Produce, monitor, and evaluate contracts and grants
Interact confidently with judges and other criminal justice personnel
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pass a current “jail pass” and maintain annual Division-wide training requirements.
Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Requisition ID2026-40686
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date2 days ago(4/13/2026 5:11 PM)
SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Sheriff
Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Location : Address3415 S 900 W
Location : Postal Code84119
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit)
Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date4/28/2026
Grade017