Intake Therapist
Company: Odyssey House Inc.
Location: West Valley City
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Odyssey House of
Utah is seeking a Part Time Intake Mental Health Therapist
(Criminal Justice Program) Salt Lake County Jail Programs Division
Summary Odyssey House (Criminal Justice Program) is hiring a Part
Time licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our team of
experienced staff who 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 Correctional Addictions Treatment Service
(CATS), Interim Drug Offender Group Services (DOGS), and Prime for
Life®. Job Location: Salt Lake City - Salt Lake County Jail, Adult
Detention & Programs Division Pay: Hourly (TBD / based on
experience) Schedule: 25 Hours (TBD) 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 own
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. · Teachable—Willingness to learn and grow
in their position. If you possess the above qualities, we would be
interested to hear from you and invite you to continue reading
about Odyssey House and the available position. Requirements:
Position Responsibilities · Must be able to pass Salt Lake County
Sheriff’s 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 effective level of rapport
with clients while maintaining healthy boundaries. · Complete
thorough and effective assessments in required time frame. ·
Provide documentation to support 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 ·
Provide and collaborate clinical recommendations and concerns with
clinical team appropriately as indicated. · Other duties as
assigned. Qualified applicants must be a Licensed Mental Health
Professional , 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) All
employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House
mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human
Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract
requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients
and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal
and external customers; fostering a positive work environment;
ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned
position. Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and
responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position,
time management, personnel file requirements, client record system,
incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining
proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and
staff. Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.,
drive (or adequate alternate transportation), sit for prolonged
periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment offers are contingent upon
successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which
may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex
offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other
position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject
to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s
license. 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.
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