Clinical Mental Health Professional

Intermountain Health

6d•$36 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Mental Health Professional uses clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments; develop and implement plans of care with the appropriate care team; assess crisis situations and provide needed resources or referrals; and provide family and individual treatment as indicated. The role works collaboratively with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties, providing care appropriate to the established plan of care for the assigned patient population. The position diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and modifies care plans as patient status changes. It provides behavioral health consultations, psychosocial assessments, supportive and crisis interventions, and referrals to services that support patient well-being and continuity of care. The role coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and outside agencies to support quality care and timely discharge. It may also support and debrief staff after adverse events in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program. The position is based at Avenues Physician Tower in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The role requires completion of a 60–90 day credentialing process before starting. External candidates are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The stated hourly range is $35.60–$54.93, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
Current state licensure, as required by the state, as LCSW, LMFT, CMHC/LPC/LCPC, or Psychologist.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer skills, including email and word processing.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including patient transfers and ambulation assistance, lifting and carrying supplies or equipment, walking, and potentially prolonged standing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.
Dual licensure with current state licensure as LAC.
For Montana only: current state licensure as an MHPP.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, modifying care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
Refer patients to community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers to improve their well-being.
Work with the multidisciplinary team to develop discharge plans and arrange further care, services, and referrals to ensure continuity of care.
Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in assigned areas.
Perform behavioral health consultations for patients and caregivers, conduct psychosocial assessments, and provide supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other behavioral health interventions as needed.
Educate, communicate, and coordinate with patient care teams and outside agencies to support quality care and timely discharge and to identify and resolve delays and issues.
Provide support and debriefing, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, for staff following adverse events, as applicable.
Collaborate with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties.
Provide care consistent with the established plan of care for the assigned patient population.