Adolescent IOP Lead Therapist (LCSW)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a primary therapist for the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Youth Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). You will deliver structured clinical interventions for adolescents 12–18 within an 8–12 week model, serving as the primary assessment consult for Meadowbrook residential/day programs.

You will lead groups, conduct individual and family contacts, and coordinate discharge plans within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills.
• Proven ability to work independently
• Demonstrated experience working with adolescents and families.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Preferred: Prior clinical experience in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) setting.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• May assist 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent work

Adolescents & families

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a primary therapist for the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Youth Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). You will deliver structured clinical interventions for adolescents 12–18 within an 8–12 week model, serving as the primary assessment consult for Meadowbrook residential/day programs.

You will lead groups, conduct individual and family contacts, and coordinate discharge plans within a multidisciplinary team.