FCI Trauma Therapist

About the role

Under the general supervision of a Police Lieutenant and/or Family Crimes Unit Coordinator, serve as the Trauma Therapist to the Police Department working with children and adults who have been victims of domestic violence and their families, coordinating services, and assisting individuals through the court process. Click here to see full job description CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on April 30, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. STARTING SALARY: $30.66-$45.99/hourly STATUS: Part-Time (benefitted) 20 hours/week DEPARTMENT: Police MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling or related field. Some Domestic Violence Counseling experience strongly preferred. Must be certified and clinically licensed OR a Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Certified Professional Counselor Intern (CPCI) or Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFTI) within three months of obtaining licensure (with a supervisor willing to continue supervision once hired) in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or other equivalent. Must also maintain licensure by following all of the NASW (National Association of Social Work) guidelines and complete 40 hours of continuing education for each two-year cycle. Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License. Knowledge of social casework principles; family therapy methods, principles and techniques; individual therapy methods, principles and techniques; crisis intervention theory and techniques; human development, behavior and adolescent development principles; domestic violence dynamics, resources and basic laws; emotional, personality and substance abuse disorders; public relations and communication skills; community resources and agencies; correct English usage, spelling, vocabulary and principles of basic computer use. Great responsibility for making decisions which may impact the activities and lives of juveniles and their families; the use of discretion and independent judgment; complying with codes of professional ethics; strictly follow agency policies, procedures and code of conduct; working credibly with confidential records and information. Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don't have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran's status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City's policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions. Personal data that you provide in your employment application will be used only to consider you for employment with the City. It will only be shared as required by law. Additionally, if you are hired by Sandy City, personal data that you provide as a new employee will be used only for purposes of employment related to your job, including sharing with business partners to provide pay and benefits, and as required by law. You may refuse to provide personal data, but doing so will remove you from employment consideration.