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UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Children's Justice Center is a homelike facility which serves children and families who are experiencing the crisis and chaos that comes with the disclosure of significant physical or sexual abuse of a child.

Posting Date:July 15, 2026Closing Date: *open until filled

*All applications received byJuly 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.

POSITION: Forensic Interviewer II - CJC POSTING #: 2372-0726srMay underfill as Forensic Interviewer I - CJC

Forensic Interviewer II - CJC - Applicants must possess and maintain licensure under the Mental Health Professional Practice Act (UCA 58-60) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC).

Forensic Interviewer I - CJC - Applicants must possess and maintain licensure under the Mental Health Professional Practice Act (UCA 58-60) as a Certified Social Worker (CSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC).

The Opportunity:

Under general direction of the Associate Director - Children's Justice Center or Clinical Supervisor and as a member of the Utah Valley Special Victims Task Force, performs professional work in conducting forensically sound investigative interviews and in assessing individual child victims. Prepares individual reports and evaluations and testifies in court as required. This advanced classification level requires licensure and utilizes advanced knowledge and experience in child development and in providing therapeutic services to children.

Starting Pay: Forensic Interviewer II - CJC Grade 726 $73,528.00 - $84,468.80 AnnuallyForensic Interviewer I - CJCGrade 723 $59,633.60 - $68,515.20 Annually

Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Job Qualifications:

Forensic Interviewer II - CJC

1. Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a mental health program approved by the Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
2. Two (2) years of work experience serving children in a clinical setting.
3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Applicants must possess and maintain licensure under the Mental Health Professional Practice Act (UCA 58-60) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC).
2. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment.
3. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Job Qualifications:

Forensic Interviewer I - CJC
1. Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Applicants must possess and maintain licensure under the Mental Health Professional Practice Act (UCA 58-60) as a Certified Social Worker (CSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC).
2. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment.
3. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

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It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

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