Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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

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.

Position Overview

The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) Youth Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is seeking a primary therapist to provide care for adolescents aged 12–18. Operating within a multidisciplinary team—including psychologists, social workers, recreational/music therapists, and psychiatric technicians—this role delivers structured clinical interventions (at least 9 hours/week per patient) designed to restore daily functioning within an 8–12 week model. Additionally, this position serves as the primary assessment consult for residential and day treatment programs at the Meadowbrook location.

Key Responsibilities

• Admissions & Planning: Review referrals, complete diagnostic intake assessments, and develop targeted skill-building treatment plans.
• Clinical Care: Lead three weekly therapy groups, conduct individual and family contacts/updates throughout treatment, and guide milieu-based interventions. Provide safety assessments when needed and facilitate a step-up to a higher level of care when indicated.
• Case Management & Coordination: Act as the primary family liaison throughout treatment and lead the multidisciplinary team in executing discharge and transition plans.
• Cross-Program Consultation: Serve as the lead assessment consultant for Meadowbrook residential and day treatment services.

Qualifications

• Required:
• 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.
• Working knowledge and application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups.

Licenses Required

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Two years directly related experience.
• Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.

Physical Requirements

Listening, Speaking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Administrative

Requisition Number 86345

Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule MTWHF 30 hours TBD

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical

Location Name HMHI Teenscope South

Workplace Set Up On-site

City Salt Lake City

State UT

Department HMH OPC 93H YOUTH IOP

Category Social Services

Workplace Set Up On-site