Make a Difference Where It Matters MostAt Davis Behavioral Health (DBH), we believe meaningful clinical work happens when compassion, structure, and collaboration come together. As a Dual Diagnosis Clinician at the Davis County Jail, you'll provide critical mental health and substance use treatment to adults navigating some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.This role offers the opportunity to create real impact within a secure correctional setting-helping individuals stabilize, develop coping skills, and connect to ongoing care that supports long-term recovery and reduced recidivism.If you're a clinician who values purpose-driven work, strong teamwork, and the chance to serve a high-need population with dignity and professionalism, we'd love to meet you.What You'll DoIn this role, you'll provide integrated mental health and substance use treatment services to incarcerated adults while collaborating closely with correctional staff and community partners.Responsibilities include:Conducting biopsychosocial and substance use evaluationsCompleting suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planningDeveloping individualized treatment plans and monitoring client progressProviding evidence-based individual and group therapySupporting continuity of care and discharge planningCollaborating with jail staff, DBH teams, and community providersMaintaining timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentationMeeting productivity and quality standards within a structured environmentWhy Clinicians Choose This WorkThis position offers a unique combination of clinical depth, autonomy, and meaningful impact. You'll work with clients who often have complex co-occurring needs and limited prior access to care-giving you the opportunity to provide stabilization, hope, and connection to recovery resources.You'll also benefit from:Regular clinical supervision and team supportA collaborative multidisciplinary environmentMeaningful work with measurable community impactStructured systems and clear expectationsOpportunities to strengthen crisis, trauma-informed, and dual-diagnosis treatment skillsWhat We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsMaster's degree in Social Work or a related behavioral health fieldUtah licensure as an LCSW or equivalentCSW or ACMHC candidates will be considered if actively pursuing full licensureExperience in behavioral health treatmentAbility to pass pre-employment drug and background screeningsAbility to obtain and maintain jail clearanceCompletion of required annual jail trainingPreferred QualificationsExperience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disordersCorrectional, crisis, or forensic behavioral health experienceStrong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skillsAbility to remain calm, organized, and professional in a structured environmentCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive Compensation$77,000–$88,000/year for fully licensed cliniciansAdditional 1% salary increase for each year of full licensure$65,000/year starting salary for under-licensed therapists (CSW/ACMHC)$3,000 annual Spanish-language stipend available upon successful language assessmentWeekend Shift DifferentialThe successful candidate is eligible for a $5.00 per hour shift differential for all weekend hours worked. This will be paid as a bi-weekly stipend calculated on the approved total of weekend hours.Comprehensive Benefits PackageDBH offers a strong benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k)Life InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid Time OffEmployee DiscountsCompetitive Salary Growth OpportunitiesInside the Jail SettingThis position is fully onsite at the Davis County Jail in Farmington, Utah. You'll work closely with your supervisor to build a 40-hour schedule that primarily consists of weekday hours. Preference given to candidates have flexibility to provide coverage on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.Your workday will include:Direct clinical care in secure treatment spacesCollaboration with correctional officers and jail administrationTeam meetings and scheduled supervisionCoordination with community providers to support successful transitions after releaseDBH and jail leadership prioritize safety, structure, and professionalism, providing clear operational procedures and ongoing training to help you succeed in the correctional environment.Join DBHThis is more than a traditional therapy role-it's an opportunity to provide ethical, evidence-based care to individuals who often need it most.If you're ready to bring compassion, accountability, and clinical expertise into a role with real community impact, we encourage you to apply.DBH Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening DisclaimerDavis Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.Further, all employees at DBH must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check as part of DBH's licensing agreement with the State of Utah. Failure to pass either screening will result in the termination of any job offer submitted and/or employment for any individual who has started employment while the criminal background screening is in process. Pending and/or open charges will likely impact a candidate's ability to pass the pre-employment criminal background screening.
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