Licensed Clinical Social Worker

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker practices mental health therapy and applies recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices obtained through education and training. The role provides professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature through direct or indirect consultation with patients, oversight of certified social workers or social service workers and interns, and development of program criteria in the area of specialization. The position works collaboratively with the treatment team to support patient well-being, develops individualized treatment approaches for patients and families, connects patients with community resources, and may provide individual, group, and couples counseling or case management. It also assists with departmental policies and procedures and provides practice oversight in accordance with Utah state law.

Requirements

Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in Utah.
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples, and groups.
Ability to communicate verbally and 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.
Ability to assess patient-status data and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to help patients and families with post-treatment adjustments and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, with or without accommodation, including intermediate work involving exertion of up to 50 pounds and moving objects while providing patient care.

Nice To Haves

Two years of directly related experience.
Experience working with community resources and instructing and supervising social workers, interns, and other caseworkers.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with treatment-team members, including medical doctors, to improve understanding of social and emotional factors affecting patients’ well-being.
Identify community agencies and other outside resources to help patients resume community life and adapt to limitations.
Develop and implement individualized treatment approaches for patients and their families.
Provide individual, group, and couples counseling as needed.
Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures.
Provide practice oversight of Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in accordance with Utah state law.
Perform case management duties as needed.
Assess patient-status data and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Help patients and families with post-treatment adjustments, working with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure appropriate assistance.
Provide direct or indirect consultation with patients and develop program criteria in the area of specialization.