Substance Use Disorder Counselor- Utah State Hospital

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Provo, UT

6d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah State Hospital is seeking to hire a qualified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) to join our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team in our mission to promote hope and improved quality of life for individuals affected by substance abuse and mental illness. This role involves assisting mentally ill patients understand their potential and develop healthy skills for a life of recovery.

Requirements

• Licensed to work in the State of Utah with one of the following certifications, along with applicable education and experience: CSUDC, LSUDC, CASUDC, LASUDC, ACMHC, CMHC, or LCSW.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.

Nice To Haves

• SUDC Caseworker who is helpful and friendly by nature, a team player, with a strong desire to assist people in their mental health recovery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and refer services from community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, and/or other community partners with families, clients, or patients receiving services.
• Provide clients with information and recovery literacy, through group and individual therapy, as well as their rights, options, benefits, services, goals, and expectations.
• Prepares detailed case documentation including: opening and closing cases, intake records, investigation summaries, case histories, risk assessments, social summaries, needs assessments, service plans, relapse prevention plans, correspondence, etc.
• Provides counseling to clients/residents which may require interaction with members of the client's/residence family.
• Assesses client/patient needs. Develops and implements plans to meet those needs.

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
• Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
• Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
• Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
• Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.
• Access to comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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