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Sandy City
Sandy, Utah

FCI Trauma Therapist

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$30.66-$45.99/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Summary:

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.

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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. Sandy City is located in beautiful Salt Lake County, Utah. Our walkable and transit-oriented city center called "The Cairns" connects mountain adventure with an active urban lifestyle.

With a bustling city arts and entertainment scene, world-class mountain skiing and summer recreation, a strong network of trails and outdoor public spaces, and unsurpassed shopping and dining, Sandy City is a destination location like no other!

With low property taxes, a low crime rate, great job availability, a highly-rated school system, and excellent entertainment and recreation options, Sandy City is a great place to live and work.

Sandy City is committed to providing equal opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of employment without regards to race; color; religion; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions; national origin; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetics; protected veteran status; or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

If you think you are ready to be a part of our community, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Key Responsibilities

The Trauma Therapist provides clinical support to victims of domestic violence and their families while coordinating services and assisting them through the court process. The role involves applying crisis intervention techniques and maintaining confidential records under the supervision of the Police Department.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field and possess or be eligible for clinical licensure in Utah. Experience in domestic violence counseling is strongly preferred, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma therapyCase managementComputer literacySubstance abuse counselingCourt coordinationEthical compliance

Counselor Career Context

Of the 42 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 10% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingUtah index 98.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Utah82 active7,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% remote · 10% no call · 64% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,851 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sandy City

Government Administration
Sandy, Utah
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education (40 hours/2 years)

Living in Sandy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$578k
Typical market rent
$1,691/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.