The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (BOPP) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Clinical Consultant to complete work associated with a contract with the Utah Office for Victims of Crime. This pivotal role is focused on driving continuous improvement in victim services, embedding trauma-informed practices across BOPP decision-making processes, and fostering organizational wellness.
If you are a compassionate, clinical professional with expertise in trauma, crisis intervention, and building system-level improvements, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact in Utah's criminal justice system.
Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:
- Clinical Consultation & Decision Support: Provide expert clinical perspective to Board members on victim impact, trauma-informed hearing design, offender mental health assessments, and hearing material evaluation to support informed decision-making.
- Staff Wellness & Secondary Trauma: Offer crisis intervention, consultation, and individual-level assistance to BOPP staff and Board members facing secondary trauma. Actively participate in the BOPP Wellness Initiative to guide organizational wellness initiatives.
- Victim Service Coordination: Collaborate with BOPP Victim Services Coordinators to enhance work processes, deliver in-service skill development, and facilitate community referrals for victims and survivors.
- Training & Policy Advocacy: Design and conduct training for victim advocates and criminal justice partners on BOPP processes, trauma-informed care, and the Victims' Bill of Rights. Participate in policy discussions regarding victim notification, rights, and system coordination.
- Interagency Collaboration: Partner with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, the Utah Department of Corrections, and behavioral health partners to streamline mental health service coordination for offenders. Partner with criminal justice partners to ensure warm handoffs for victims.
