Licensed Clinical Social Worker

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature. The role applies recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices acquired through education and training. Services may be provided through direct or indirect consultation with patients, oversight of certified social workers, social service workers, and interns, and development of program criteria in the area of specialization.

The position works collaboratively with treatment-team members, including medical doctors, to address social and emotional factors affecting patient well-being. It develops individualized treatment approaches for patients and families, connects patients with community resources, and may provide individual, group, or couples counseling and case management. The role 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 the State of Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; obtain it 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 Social Workers, interns, and other caseworkers in their area.
• Ability to assess patient-status data and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist patients and families with post-treatment adjustments and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of directly related experience.
• Experience working with community resources and instructing and supervising Social Workers, interns, and other caseworkers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with treatment-team members, including medical doctors, to improve their understanding of social and emotional factors contributing to patient well-being.
• Identify appropriate outside resources, including community agencies, to help patients resume life in their communities and manage their limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment approaches for patients and their families.
• May provide individual, group, and couples counseling.
• 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.
• May perform case management duties.
• Assess patient-status data and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist patients and families with post-treatment adjustments, including coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to help ensure appropriate assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed