Social Service Worker | Adult Residential Services

Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated•Salt Lake City, UT

15h•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Social Service Worker (SSW) provides therapeutic behavior management and other services within the scope of their licensure to support high-quality client care and regulatory compliance. In CORE I, SSWs help adult clients build skills, confidence, and stability through therapeutic support, care coordination, and strong client relationships. The role works under the general direction of a licensed therapist and supports clients’ growth and personal goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social services.
Internship experience as required for an SSW license.
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/crisis plans, care plans, and OQs, and monitor progress.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team by recommending interventions that support 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 other agency requirements.

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses.
On-demand 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, plus voluntary insurance options, for eligible team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
Eligible out-of-pocket medical expense reimbursement through the Garner HRA, up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
Health Savings Account option 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.
$1,500 retention sign-on bonus.