Social Service Worker | Intake Services

Valley Behavioral Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

Time Off 15 days + 10 holidays + 2well

Health & Insurance Benefits

HSA match up to $900/$1800

401(k) match up to 6%

Professional Development

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Social Service Worker to support the Access Team in the walk-in clinic, performing intake assessments and ASAM evaluations for adult outpatient programs including mental health, behavioral health and substance use treatment.

The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to connect clients with appropriate care and provides compassionate, client-centered intake support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• SSW licensure in state of practice.
• CPR certification (post hire as needed).
• Internship experience as required for SSW license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and ASAMs for incoming clients with our Adult Outpatient programs (mental health, SUD, court ordered).
• Directs clients’ care by developing, implementing, and managing personalized care plans with specific treatment goals and objectives for each client.
• Follows agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions and discharge plans, and client care.
• Reviews and assesses care plans.
• Coordinates services among internal/external agencies and internal/external providers.
• Ensures continuity of care.
• Meets required productivity standards and other organizational expectations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Help Connect People to Care When It Matters Most

At Valley Behavioral Health, this position of a Social Service Worker will work with the Access Team to support individuals seeking services through the walk-in clinic by completing intake assessments and ASAM evaluations for Adult Outpatient mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment programs. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners, this role helps ensure individuals are connected to appropriate care while providing compassionate, client-centered support throughout the intake process.

Pay

Range starts at $23.00/hour (pay is calculated based on years of licensed working experience)

Schedule

Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:30pm

Benefits Highlights

• Compensation Our compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members.
• On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday.
• Time Off We offer 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave.
• Health & Insurance Benefits Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance. Valley also provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
• Health Savings & Reimbursement Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also contribute pre-tax dollars to a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families.
• Retirement Our 401(k) plan accepts both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions and includes a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary.
• Professional Development We invest in our team members' growth through tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education.

Why Valley?

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.

Essential Functions

• Conduct intake assessments and ASAMs for incoming clients with our Adult Outpatient programs (mental health, SUD, court ordered)
• Directs clients’ care by developing, implementing, and managing personalized care plans with specific treatment goals and objectives for each client
• Follows agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions and discharge plans, and client care
• Reviews and assesses care plans
• Coordinates services among internal/external agencies and internal/external providers
• Ensures continuity of care
• Meets required productivity standards and other organizational expectations

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Experience

• Internship experience as required for SSW license

Licenses/Certifications

• SSW licensure in state of practice
• CPR certification (post hire as needed)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with behavioral health

Salary Description Range starts at $23.00/hour