Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated·West Valley City, Utah
The Social Service Worker provides therapeutic behavior management and case management to support client recovery and growth. Responsibilities include coordinating services between agencies, developing care plans, and monitoring client progress.
Description Where Support Creates Success. Valley's Adult Outpatient Valley West treatment program provides flexible, evidence-based mental health and substance use services that help individuals build healthier lives while remaining connected to their families, work, and communities. As a Social Service Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting client progress through therapeutic behavior management, care coordination, skill development, and ongoing support. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and help clients achieve lasting growth and recovery.
Highlights Compensation Our compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members. On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday. Time Off We offer 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave. Health & Insurance Benefits Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance. Valley also provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members. Health Savings & Reimbursement Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also contribute pre-tax dollars to a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families. Retirement Our 401(k) plan accepts both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions and includes a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary. Professional Development We invest in our team members' growth through tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education. Why Valley? Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.
Job Summary & Deliverables The Social Service Worker provides therapeutic behavior management, case management, and other services as defined by licensure to ensure excellence in client care, fiscal management, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Functions Provides therapeutic behavior management as prescribed by care plan Assists therapist as needed to develop and review safety/crisis plans and care plans Develops therapeutic relationships with clients Reviews and assesses care plans Coordinates services among internal/external agencies and internal/external providers Follows care plan to monitor progress, teach skills, address behavioral concerns, and bill accordingly Ensures continuity of care Meets required productivity standards and other organizational expectations
Education Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field Experience Internship experience as required for SSW license Licenses/Certifications SSW licensure in state of practice CPR certification Valley de-escalation certification
Market context
In Utah, adult services social service worker roles are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can combine direct client support with required licensure and crisis-response training. For this posting, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field, a valid Utah SSW license, CPR, and Valley de-escalation certification are key requirements; benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA, and paid holidays. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and certifications before applying.
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