Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program Coordinator / Therapist

Position Overview

The SUD Program Coordinator/Therapist is a bilingual, licensed or license-eligible clinician (CSW, SUDC, ASUDC, LCSW) who provides direct clinical services while also leading the development and coordination of culturally responsive substance use disorder programming across LBHS.

This role serves predominantly Spanish-speaking adults and English-speaking/bilingual youth (ages 12–18+) and their families, with a strong emphasis on co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The position also supports community prevention (opioid and other substances) education, outreach, and collaboration with Utah-based systems including courts, recovery partners, and community organizations.

Services are delivered through a combination of in-person and telehealth modalities, with some travel to organization sites across the Wasatch Front to support equitable access to care.

Service Delivery

• Provide a minimum of 20 clinical hours (completed sessions) per week of individual and/or family therapy to adults, adolescents, and families.
• Deliver evidence-based/informed, trauma-responsive treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
• Complete all required clinical documentation in compliance with Utah licensing standards, Medicaid requirements, and organizational policies, including:
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Treatment plans
  • Progress notes
  • Clinical evaluations

Program Coordination & Development

• Lead the development, implementation, and coordination of LBHS substance use disorder programming, ensuring cultural, linguistic, and trauma-informed responsiveness.
• Develop and implement a culturally adapted outpatient SUD treatment model appropriate for immigrant communities in Utah.
• Expand and strengthen LBHS’s use of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), and SMART Recoveryincluding:
  • Cultural adaptation
  • Staff and volunteer training
  • Community implementation

Community Outreach & Systems Collaboration

• Conduct outreach and engagement with clients involved in Utah court systems, diversion programs, and recovery pathways.
• Provide Naloxone education and training to LBHS staff, partner organizations, and community members in accordance with Utah public health priorities.
• Facilitate community-based support groups, classes, and activities, including but not limited to:
  • FUERZA – a youth leadership, advocacy, and mental health group

Team Collaboration & Organizational Support

• Work collaboratively with LBHS peer support specialist, case managers, and administrative staff to provide integrated behavioral health care, whole-person care.
• Participate in:
  • Weekly clinical supervision
  • Weekly staff and clinical meetings
• Support occasional evening or weekend outreach and community events as needed
• Some travel is required between JRSS satellite locations.

Education, Skills & Certification Requirements

• Fluent in Spanish and English (required)
• Licensed or license-eligible in Utah as one of the following:
  • SUDC / ASUDC / CSW / LCSW
  • CMHC / LCMHC
  • MFT / LMFT
  • Or equivalent Utah-recognized credential
• Ability to pass a background check
• Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards
• Demonstrated ability to support individuals experiencing acute emotional distress and complex trauma
• Commitment to culturally responsive, recovery-oriented, and community-based care