University of Utah Health·Salt Lake City, Utah
Provide professional mental health services through individual, group, and couples therapy while collaborating with medical teams to address social and emotional factors. Oversee the practice of certified social workers and interns and develop individualized treatment plans for patients and their families.
Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.
Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.
University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
EO/AA This position involves the practice of mental health therapy and the application of generally recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices obtained through education and training.
Providing professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature through, direct or indirect consultation with patients, supervision of practice of a certified social worker or social service worker, and interns, and developing program criteria for area of specialization.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.
Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Essential Functions Works in close collaboration with all members of the treatment team including medical doctors, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors contributing to the patient's well being. Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations. Develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their families. May perform therapy activities for individual, group, and couples counseling. Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures. Provides practicing oversight of Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in accordance with Utah state law. May perform Case Management duties. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing. Ability to work independently and provide individual, group and couples counseling. Ability to oversee the activities of Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers in their area. Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual. Ability to assist patients and their families with post-treatment adjustments including but not limited to working closely with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the patient receives the appropriate assistance.
Requires a current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for the State of Utah and an RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential. Preferred candidates have experience in women's behavioral health and behavioral health integration.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Utah often reflect steady demand for staff who can support clients in structured, high-acuity settings. These roles can be competitive because employers usually look for reliability, a valid driver’s license, age 21+, and comfort responding to behavioral outbursts, along with passing background and drug screenings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm you can meet the screening and response expectations before applying.
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