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PS Social Worker, Spec Exper
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Open Date | 12/04/2023 |
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Requisition Number | PRN37090B |
Job Title | PS Social Worker, Spec Exper |
Working Title | Mental Health Intervention Specialist (Crisis Counselor) |
Job Grade | E |
FLSA Code | Professional |
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | Yes |
Standard Hours per Week | 40 hours/week |
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time |
Shift | Day |
Work Schedule Summary |
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VP Area | President |
Department | 00316 - University Counseling Center |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | $68,000 - $77,000 based on experience and licensure status. |
Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Job Summary | The University Counseling Center (UCC) at the University of Utah welcomes applications for the full-time benefited position of Mental Health Intervention Specialist, to work as part of a crisis stabilization team in a multidisciplinary campus counseling agency. This position is open to applicants with backgrounds in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Psychology. The Mental Health Intervention Specialist will be the first contact with students experiencing significant mental health distress. Responsibilities include providing direct crisis intervention services, face-to-face case management, group psychotherapy, mindfulness-based short-term interventions, and outreach and prevention activities including suicide prevention and campus crisis response. Expertise in crisis intervention, strong clinical skills, and the ability to manage a full caseload is expected. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to working effectively from a multicultural orientation and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. It is anticipated that approximately 60% of the time will be focused on crisis services with the remaining 40% providing general clinical services. Review of applications will begin immediately. Preferred start date no later than January 2, 2024. About Student Affairs Student Affairs is comprised of over 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners. Student Affairs is committed to the grounding of our programs, procedures, and policies in the tenets of anti-racism and inclusion. We recognize the continued importance of education and accountability that promote equity and social justice. Our expectation is that all employees are engaged in this work to create a welcoming environment that supports the success of both students and staff and ensures they have the opportunity to be fully incorporated into university life. A generous benefits package is included (see here for a full description of the benefits package):
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Responsibilities |
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Minimum Qualifications | Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice and two years directly related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing; and experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups required. Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers preferred. Five years of experience may be required in some areas. An L.C.S.W. is earned after completing 4000 hours of Social Work experience and a passing score on the L.C.S.W. exam. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient care employees to be immunized according to CDC standards. All patient care employees must show proof or receive the following vaccinations within 15 days of start date:
Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Department Specific Qualifications At a minimum, candidates must demonstrate eligibility for licensure for independent practice in Utah as follows: For Social Work, have completed a Masters of Social Work with licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW). For Professional Counseling, have completed a Masters’s of Mental Health Counseling with licensure as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC). For Marriage & Family Therapy, have completed a clinical master’s or doctorate degree in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education with licensure as an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT). For Psychology, have completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship in counseling or clinical psychology and obtained licensure as a Certified Psychology Resident. |
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Type | Benefited Staff |
Special Instructions Summary | |
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Director/ Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA) 383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-581-8365 [email protected] Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
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