Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program Coordinator / Therapist
Position Title: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program Coordinator / Therapist
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Clinical Services
Reports To: Clinical Director
Compensation: $26–$34/hour DOE/Licensure
Status: Part-Time or Full-Time
Primary Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Travel: Occasional travel across the Wasatch Front and partner sites in Utah
Organization Overview
Jacky’s Recovery Support Services (JRSS) (formerly Latino Behavioral Health Services
(LBHS)) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated
to reducing disparities in access to behavioral health services for Latinx/Hispanic
communities across the state. Founded in 2013 as a peer-run organization, LBHS provides
culturally and linguistically responsive services that include therapy, peer support,
substance use disorder treatment, psychoeducation, community outreach, and recovery-oriented
programming in both Spanish and English.
LBHS employs more than 20 staff members and works with interns and volunteers to serve
individuals and families across five Utah counties, reaching more than 2,000 community
members annually. Our work is grounded in trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented
principles, with strong partnerships across Utah’s behavioral health, court, and community
systems.
Position Overview
The SUD Program Coordinator/Therapist is a bilingual, licensed or license-eligible
clinician 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 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 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 limited travel to partner sites across the Wasatch Front to support equitable
access to care.
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Service Delivery
- Provide a minimum of 15 clinical hours per week of individual and/or family therapy to adults, adolescents, and families, primarily serving Spanish-speaking clients.
- Deliver evidence-informed, trauma-responsive treatment for individuals with mental health, 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 Latinx communities in Utah.
- Expand and strengthen LBHS’s use of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training),
including:
- Cultural adaptation
- Staff and volunteer training
- Community implementation
Community Outreach & Systems Collaboration
- onduct 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
- SMART Recovery – a skills-based recovery support group
Team Collaboration & Organizational Support
- Work collaboratively with LBHS peer mentors, case managers, and administrative staff to provide integrated, whole-person care.
- Participate in:
- Weekly clinical supervision
- Bi-weekly staff and clinical meetings
- Support occasional evening or weekend outreach and community events as needed.
Education, Skills & Certification Requirements
- Fluent in Spanish and English (required)
- Licensed or license-eligible in Utah as one of the following:
- SUDC / 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
Why This Role Matters in Utah
This position plays a critical role in strengthening culturally responsive substance
use disorder treatment for Latinx communities across Utah, addressing gaps in access,
language, and culturally aligned care while supporting statewide recovery, prevention,
and diversion efforts.
To Apply for this Position
Please visit: https://jackysrecovery.org/employment/
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