Clinical Social Worker

Clinical Social Worker Utah County Public Defender Association - 5.0 Provo, UT Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Master's degree in social work Addiction counseling Criminal defense law Master's degree Substance abuse Clinical Social Worker Social Work Working with individuals with substance use disorders Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Clinical social work Full Job Description Overview The Utah County Public Defender Association is seeking to fill a Clinical Social Worker position. The position requires a Master's Degree in social work, with one year of closely related experience, including work with the mentally ill and/or criminal justice populations. The position requires knowledge and training in mental health, intellectual disability, alcohol and drug abuse, and brain injury and their application to Utah law, corrections, and community treatment options. The primary service provided by the Clinical Social Worker is to assist the attorneys in addressing the psychosocial and mental health needs of the clients involved in the legal system, and providing guidance in mitigation and treatment recommendations and planning. This involves screening for competency, mental health and substance abuse issues, referring to proper treatment agencies, and assisting in coordinating appropriate services as part of sentencing. Exclusively serving indigent defendants, this position entails working as a core member of the legal defense team under ABA ethics and guidelines. Applicants must have the ability to apply the NASW Code of Ethics in working with defendants accused of crimes ranging from misdemeanor drug offenses to felony sexual assault, arson and homicide. Responsibilities The following are specific functions to be performed by the

Clinical Social Worker:

Assesses clients who appear to be incompetent to proceed. Also determines the basis of possible incompetency, i.e., intellectual disability, developmental delay, mental illness, substance-induced psychosisandthen coordinatesthe appropriate subsequent actions for those clients deemed in need of further evaluation as per Utah Code 76-15-5. Assesses and refers felony clients who have problems with mental health, intellectual disability, or substance abuse to the appropriate community resources or specialty courts, by taking into consideration issues such as legal standing, funding resources, past treatment history,as well as screens for additional applications of mental health law. Serves as a liaison to attorneys, providing information from community agencies and guidelines for admission, availability of placements, and information relating to particular cases. Coordinates the use of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other forensic mental healthprofessionals who consult with the Utah County Public Defender Association. Obtains all records of client's psychological, psychiatric, mental health, substance abuse treatment, medical, and/or educational records. Also, reviews records and summarizes any such relevantinformation and makesrecommendations to a written summary as needed. Maintains an up to date standard of available sentencing alternatives and sentencing statutes. Experience The CSW position requires a Master's Degree in social work, with one year of closely related experience, including work with the mentally ill and/or criminal justice populations. The position requires knowledge and training in mental health, intellectual disability, alcohol and drug abuse, and brain injury and their application to Utah law, corrections, and community treatment options.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person