Social Worker

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

The State of Utah in Salt Lake City is seeking a qualified social work professional to provide case management and expert court testimony within the Division of Services for People with Disabilities. This full-time position offers hybrid work arrangements and requires licensure in Utah along with experience with intellectual disabilities and court systems.

Responsibilities include drafting reports, guiding internal staff and partners, and directing clients to services while ensuring timely

Qualifications

• The Ideal Candidate Must be licensed as a Certified Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Mental Health l Counselor in the state of Utah.
• Has experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions for at least 2 years.
• Has experience working with the court system.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management services.
• Prepares and drafts reports, correspondence, documents, and alternative written products.
• Serves as an expert witness, providing recommendations and formal testimony in civil court.
• Offers consultation and guidance to internal staff, external agencies, and other collaborative partners.
• Directs patients, inmates, and clients to additional available services or external resources.
• Oversees forensic evaluations and GMC referrals while supporting the timely tracking and submission of evaluation and treatment reports.

Skills

Case management

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full Time Salary – $33.08 Hourly Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Josh Stover | [e-mail] | 801.538.4251 Application Deadline – September 1, 2026

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides case management services.
• Prepares and drafts reports, correspondence, documents, and alternative written products.
• Serves as an expert witness, providing recommendations and formal testimony in civil court.
• Offers consultation and guidance to internal staff, external agencies, and other collaborative partners.
• Directs patients, inmates, and clients to additional available services or external resources.
• Oversees forensic evaluations and GMC referrals while supporting the timely tracking and submission of evaluation and treatment reports.

Qualifications

• The Ideal Candidate Must be licensed as a Certified Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Mental Health l Counselor in the state of Utah.
• Has experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions for at least 2 years.
• Has experience working with the court system.

About The Role

Location – 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service -Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) promotes opportunities and provides supports for people with disabilities to lead self-determined lives by overseeing home and community-based services for more than 6,500 people who have disabilities. Support includes community living, day services, and supported employment services. For more information.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].

Supplemental Information

• All DSPD jobs are contingent upon passing a BCI.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.