Behavioral Health Social Service Specialist (Hybrid)

University of Utah; South Salt Lake (UT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a behavioral health staff member to assist individuals in settings to maximize functioning. Responsibilities include screening, crisis management, collaboration, and disposition planning.

The role operates within a mission-driven, trauma-informed environment at the Kem And Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center in South Salt Lake, UT. The position emphasizes team-based care, community resource linkage, and thorough clinical documentation under

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree required.
• Current Utah Social Service Worker license required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to identify and refer community resources for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Screening and assessment of individual needs with treatment team.
• Provides crisis intervention support and skill development.
• Identify and refer patients to community resources for housing, transportation, and finances.
• Collaborate with community partners and document in clinical records.
• May perform some case management duties.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Community resources navigation

Policy and service delivery

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a behavioral health staff member to assist individuals in settings to maximize functioning. Responsibilities include screening, crisis management, collaboration, and disposition planning.

The role operates within a mission-driven, trauma-informed environment at the Kem And Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center in South Salt Lake, UT. The position emphasizes team-based care, community resource linkage, and thorough clinical documentation under