Social Service Worker | Adult Residential Services

Valley Behavioral Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Social Service Worker (SSW) provides therapeutic behavior management and other services within the scope of licensure to support quality client care and regulatory compliance. The role supports clients in Valley's CORE II treatment program, which offers flexible, evidence-based mental health and substance use services. The SSW works under the general direction of a licensed therapist and supports client progress through therapeutic interventions, care coordination, skill development, and ongoing support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social services.
SSW license in the state of practice.
CPR certification required post-hire.
Valley de-escalation certification required post-hire.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic behavioral management, supportive counseling, and manualized interventions for clients in individual and group settings.
Assist in gathering information for psychosocial assessments and care plans.
Collaborate with the therapist to develop and review safety and crisis plans, care plans, and OQs, and monitor progress.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team by recommending interventions that support established treatment goals and objectives when appropriate.
Follow agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions, discharge plans, and client care.
Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams on clinical aspects of treatment.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards established by certification requirements and state regulations.
Meet direct care expectations.
Participate in ongoing professional development to meet licensure, certification, and agency requirements.

Benefits

$1,500 retention sign-on bonus.
Compensation includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses.
On-Demand Pay provides access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
15 days of accrued paid time off annually, increasing by one day with each year of service.
10 paid holidays and 2 wellness days.
Paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for eligible team members working 30 or more hours per week; voluntary insurance options are also available.
Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
Medical expense reimbursement through the Garner HRA, up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
Health Savings Account with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families, depending on medical plan selection.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions and a company match of up to 6% of annual salary.
Tuition reimbursement.
New licensure reimbursement.
Paid training and conference attendance.
Continuing education reimbursement and paid time for continuing education.