Mental Health Therapist

Jobtailor; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Utah is seeking a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to perform psychosocial assessments, review medical and mental health history, and develop individualized care plans. You will coordinate with care teams and outside agencies to ensure timely, quality patient care.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, discharge planning, advocacy for patients and families, and precise medical-record documentation in line with clinical and billing standards.

Qualifications

• LCSW and current state licensure required.
• Master's Degree in Social Work from accredited program; degree verified.
• Current State Licensure as LCSW or LMFT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 60-day credentialing process before starting.
• Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and assess patients' medical history, mental health history, and current presentation.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
• Assess crisis situations and provide needed resources or referrals.
• Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Provide family and individual treatment, supportive interventions, crisis and bereavement support, and other social work interventions.
• Provide social work consultation for patients and caregivers.
• Organize and prioritize daily work according to patient needs.
• Refer patients to community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, and other mental health providers.
• Educate, communicate, and coordinate with patient care teams and outside agencies.
• Support quality care, timely discharge, and resolution of delays and issues.
• Advocate for patients and families and facilitate effective multidisciplinary communication.
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate continuity of care.
• Complete timely and accurate medical-record documentation in accordance with clinical and billing standards.
• Identify patients at risk for avoidable delays, extended stay, readmission, financial needs, or complex discharge needs.
• Coordinate with care providers and leaders to reach optimal solutions.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Care Planning

Documentation

Patient Needs Assessment

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Email

Word Processing

Job description

• Perform psychosocial assessments and assess patients' medical history, mental health history, and current presentation
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care
• Assess crisis situations and provide needed resources or referrals
• Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
• Provide family and individual treatment, supportive interventions, crisis and bereavement support, and other social work interventions
• Provide social work consultation for patients and caregivers
• Organize and prioritize daily work according to patient needs
• Refer patients to community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, and other mental health providers
• Educate, communicate, and coordinate with patient care teams and outside agencies
• Support quality care, timely discharge, and resolution of delays and issues
• Advocate for patients and families and facilitate effective multidisciplinary communication
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate continuity of care
• Complete timely and accurate medical-record documentation in accordance with clinical and billing standards
• Identify patients at risk for avoidable delays, extended stay, readmission, financial needs, or complex discharge needs
• Coordinate with care providers and leaders to reach optimal solutions

Requirements

• REQUIRED: LCSW
• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution; degree will be verified
• Current State Licensure as LCSW or LMFT
• Computer skills, including email and word processing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Selected candidate must successfully complete a 60 day credentialing process before starting
• Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams preferred
• Ability to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs
• Ability to verbally communicate and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy
• Frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care and accessing information
• Ability to walk, assist with transporting/ambulating patients, and obtain and distribute supplies and equipment
• Ability to push/pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items
• Ability to stand stationary for an extended period
• Compliance with federal, state, local, and clinical program/facility standards
• Acts within the scope of the Mental Health Practice Act

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and the development of individualized care plans. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary communication and advocating for patient needs while ensuring compliance with clinical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• LCSW
• Master's Degree In Social Work
• Crisis Intervention
• Patient Advocacy
• Medical-Record Documentation

Hard Skills

• Psychosocial Assessment
• Crisis Assessment
• Individualized Care Plans
• Mental Health Diagnosis
• Treatment Planning
• Documentation Accuracy
• Patient Needs Assessment
• Community Resource Referral
• Discharge Planning
• Multidisciplinary Coordination

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Empathy

Certifications & Qualifications

• LCSW
• Current State Licensure

Industry Keywords

• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Crisis Support
• Patient Care
• Clinical Standards
• Mental Health Practice Act

Tools & Technologies

• Email
• Word Processing Software