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Position Description
Integrated Care Specialist position open at Bear River Mental Health Services, to help clients gain access to needed medical, social, or educational services and teach them and their families how to access community services to better manage their mental disorders.


Duties
Assess clients' status/functioning as it relates to the above services. (History, input from family, medical providers, social workers, educators, etc.) Complete Needs Assessments (NA) that identify areas of service need, with input from clients and others who participated in the Needs Assessments. Link clients to needed community resources identified in the Service Plan. Assist clients in integrating their behavioral, social, educational, dental, and physical health care needs by facilitating attendance at appointments, communicating with health care providers, assisting clients in understanding health care instructions and information; obtain/maintain eligibility for entitlements. Coordinate the ongoing delivery of services to clients with various agencies/providers clients have been linked with. Contact family members for feedback and alert them to changes in status/needs when appropriate releases are in place. Facilitate regular contact with behavioral, social, educational, dental, and physical health care providers, as needed, to help clients obtain any needed level of care. Instruct clients/caretakers, in independently accessing needed community services. Monitor/follow-up of behavioral, social, educational, dental, and physical health care needs with non-BRMH providers of shared clients that need further care or have on-going behavioral, social, educational, dental or physical health care needs and ensure sure timely access, quality and effectiveness of service, symptomatology, the need for face-to-face care, and appropriate Service Plan implementation. Also, provide Individual/group behavioral management, individual/group skills development, Peer Support Services as appropriate, as well as transportation to BRMH services, respite care as needed, and Personal Services. Other duties as assigned.


OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS
• Knowledge of confidentiality and ability to maintain strict compliance with confidentiality of all client and Center sensitive information.
• Knowledge of community resources
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and efficiency.
• Teaming skills for effective and cooperative interoffice relations.
• Computer literacy and skills for operation of automated medical records, email, scheduling, etc.
• Timeliness with schedule including whereabouts, arrival to work, and attendance at meetings.
• Positive attitude related to job expectations, supervision, Center policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to behave ethically and to understand and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients, staff, and the general public.
• Conduct expected tasks in a safe manner, uphold Center safety policies, and report perceived safety issues to appropriate sources.
• Flexible hours to meet client and Center needs.

Job Requirements
Ability to work well in a team setting. May require some weekend work. Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, with ability to obtain SSW licensure preferred, but not required. Must have a current Utah driver's license and good driving record, and be able to pass Criminal Background Investigation.


Full and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.

An additional $1.50/hr stipend may be offered for fluency/proficiency in speaking Spanish.

Position Location: Brigham City, Utah

Position Salary: $17.18 - $23.60/hr. based on education/licensure/experience

Position Hours: 40 hours within the normal workweek

Position Shifts: Monday - Friday during operating hours

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Juniper Haven is a leading mental health and wellness center dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapeutic services. Our mission is to empower individuals to overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, and lead fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters healing and well-being.

We are seeking a therapist to join our dynamic team at Juniper Haven. As a therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing clinical therapy services to clients with diverse backgrounds and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, empathy, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of our clients.

Responsibilities:

· Conducts psychosocial assessments of assigned clients by interviews with the client, parents, previous treatment providers, etc. to obtain data on the client’s personal, social, developmental, and emotional history.

· Prepares an initial and a master treatment plan for each client that outlines treatment goals, treatment strategies and discharge plans.

· Provides individual therapy one time per week per assigned client. Meets with clients when necessary for crisis assessment and management.

· Provides family therapy once per week for each assigned client.

· Responsible for facilitating or co-facilitating psycho-educational or process group therapy sessions as assigned.

· Responsible for communicating regularly with the client’s parent(s)/guardian to provide updates and report incidents.

· Responsible for completing written reports and assessments as necessary.

· Responsible for recommending and formulating client discharge plans.

· Responsible for completing discharge summary reports for each assigned client summarizing progress on treatment goals and follow-up treatment recommendations.

· Responsible for attending weekly treatment planning meetings and clinical staffing meetings.

· Responsible for attending intake meetings for newly assigned clients.

· Responsible for immediately communicating critical information regarding assigned clients to the CEO, Clinical Director, Program Director.

· Provides weekend or holiday crisis on-call services to the on-call Administrator when assigned.

· Responsible for performing any other tasks and duties as assigned.

· Establishes and maintains good public relations and communication with parents, referral agencies, and other program consumers.

· Responsible for consistently exercising good judgment and adequate emotional stability in evaluating situations and making decisions despite the pressures of deadlines or the occurrence of unexpected stressful events.

· Responsible for upholding the mission of Juniper Haven. Displays knowledge and adherence to policies, procedures and protocols at all time.

· Acts as primary advocate for Juniper Haven Students and ensures that student rights are not violated.

Qualifications:

· Master's or doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field. Licensed or working towards licensure.

· Knowledge and expertise in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused interventions.

· Must have knowledge of intervention techniques of individual, group and family therapy in working with adolescents and their families.

· Must have a basic knowledge of educational, psychological, family and social work systems as related to clinical treatment.

· Must have working knowledge of treatment plan development and implementation including charting and progress notes and related documentation skills.

· Familiarity with the Stages of Change Theory, Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, and their application in residential treatment settings is preferred.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and establish strong therapeutic alliances.

Reports to:

The Clinical Director and/or Chief Executive Officer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule

Schedule:

4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Choose your own hours
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday

Work setting:

Inpatient
In-person
Office
Private practice
Work Location: In person

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We are pleased to announce openings for therapist positions at Utah Excel Psychology in the following locations:
• Provo
• Murray
• North Ogden
These would start as part-time contracting positions, with potential to evolve into half-time employment with benefits, or full-time employment with benefits.

Masters-Level Therapist

Beginning date: Immediate (Provo) or August 1st (Murray and North Ogden)

Compensation: Contracting reimbursement depends on experience and falls in the range of $76.00 to $93.33 per hour.

Duties: This position requires skills in the effective delivery of therapeutic interventions. Maintaining organized notes and treatment planning, and producing those notes in a timely manner is required. Referrals are made with respect to a therapist's training and experience with specific populations, but it is anticipated that many of the available opportunities would involve treatment for anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship concerns, adjustment concerns, and other issues.

Other Information: A master's degree in a relevant field and an active, unrestricted license (i.e., LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC) is required. Also, it is imperative that a hired candidate meet relevant licensing requirements for the state of Utah. A hired candidate must also have at least 200 hours in conducting therapy before graduating with a master's degree and at least 2000 hours in conducting therapy after graduating with a master's degree.


About Utah Excel Psychology

Utah Excel Psychology was founded by Dr. Aaron Allred in 2016 and has three offices in utah (Provo, Mauuray and North Ogden). Utah Excel Psychology provides psychological services to a wide variety of adults, adolescents, and children (ages 6+). The practice started as a group of specialists providing psychological testing and has been branching out to include additional services. More information can be found at the website, www.utexcel.com.

Our current providers are made up of 2 therapists (Maegin Smith and Susie Lee), 8 clinical psychologists (Aaron Allred, Chris Anderson, Lisa Leavitt, Tracy Brown, Kersti Spjut, Jill Moore, Leon Butler, and Lauren Linford), and 6 school psychologists (Scott Trinh, Nancy Y. Miramontes, Preston Tenney, Emily Beecher, Rebecca Walton, and Stacy Acor).

How to Apply

To apply for the position, send a copy of your resume/CV to aaron.m.allred@gmail.com. Feel free to send questions to Dr. Allred (801.472.4251).

The University of Utah, College of Social Work, Social Research Institute ( SRI ) invites applications for a 12-month career-line faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor with responsibilities for contract procurement, management, and related administrative responsibilities as necessary. This is a non-tenure track position intended to be a long-term position within the University’s Career-Line Faculty structure, with a renewable contract. The University of Utah and the College of Social Work- SRI value candidates who have contract management and research experience working in health and human services, workforce services, or public benefit programs, and possess a strong commitment to improving outcomes for historically underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

SRI has a faculty position open for a successful candidate to support and carry out grant and contract work on significant contracts with various Health and Human Services agencies in Utah. The successful candidate will preferably already have experience as Principal Investigator (PI) of grant and contract work with such entities. Outstanding research and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite. The candidate will be expected to help SRI generate extramural funding for independent and collaborative research projects and to work well in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment in the Department and in the University community. Evidence of securing external grant funding will be a big plus.

This position will report to the Director of the Social Research Institute ( SRI ), Chad McDonald. This position will be responsible for the coordination, implementation, and successful completion of significant contract work with Health and Human Services, including directly supervising staff who are supporting the contract work. Candidates are expected to assist in providing consultation to study investigators in the areas of protocol development, study design, analysis plan, sample size/power calculations, and interpretation of study data. Candidates are also expected to consult with the Directors of SRI and seek out opportunities to become involved in statistical leadership through teaching, supervision, mentoring, and/or developing their own methodological research. Candidates are expected to actively expand their own research knowledge as well as administrative capacity. The successful candidate should demonstrate an ability to professionally interact daily with key personnel both internally and externally as aspects of the scope of work are negotiated, including deadlines and other tasks being completed in a timely manner.

Learn more about the position

JOB SUMMARY

Provides clinical and advocacy services to victims of violent crimes in order to reduce traumatic impact and increase the victim’s ability to participate in the criminal justice system. Provides community services under the direction of the Program Director. Provides administrative services in support of clinical and program functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 14
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other closely related field and be currently licensed as a CSW, Certified Social Worker, by the State of Utah.

Grade 15
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work and be currently licensed as an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, by the State of Utah.

All Grades
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check as well as every two years thereafter and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Information (BCI). Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License to operate either a personal or Salt Lake County vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Meets with victims of violent crimes, their families, and significant others for initial intake and assessment.
Educates victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others by providing information about the purpose and process of court proceedings and their participation in such hearings.
Participate in Preliminary Hearings and Trial Preparation meetings with victims, witnesses, their family members and the assigned prosecuting attorney.
Attends court hearings with victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others. Explains the court process as it unfolds and responds to questions, concerns and crises as they occur.
Maintains contact with victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others throughout the court process
Identifies those victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others in a heightened state of crisis. Utilizes therapeutic intervention techniques to reduce the effects of trauma, and makes referrals to other support services as clinically appropriate.
Acts as a liaison between the victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others and the assigned prosecuting attorney, advising the attorney of their specific abilities, needs, and desired outcomes.
Refers victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others to local resources as needed.
Participates in and contributes clinical insight and accurate information regarding the effects of trauma to multi-disciplinary case staffings.
Makes appropriate collateral contacts with other agencies serving the same client, coordinating information and services to meet the physical and emotional needs of victims, their families and significant others.
Provides community services under the direction of the Program Manager to promote increased community awareness and response to victims of crimes and to provide education and information to community agencies and programs.
Provides administrative services and support functions with regard to accurate documentation and record-keeping, participation in unit meetings for the purpose of information sharing, problem solving and receiving direction from the Program Director or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:
• Effective interviewing skills and evaluation techniques
• Different modes of psychotherapy, including crisis intervention
• Principles and techniques of behavior assessment and modification
• General psychological principles and concepts
• Abnormal psychology and diagnostic nomenclature
• Principles of individual, group and family therapy
• Fundamental understanding of social work concepts
• General knowledge of psychiatric and psycho-pharmaceutical treatment of mental disorders

Skills and Abilities

• Provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention treatment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in written

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Salary $16.86 - $18.97
Location LOGAN, UT, 84321
Description Shifts vary and may include weekends, swing and/or graveyard.

Position Description: Work in a group home for the chronically mentally ill.

Duties: Oversee and provide a positive environment for group home residents. Help clients retain/enhance appropriate living skills. Verify medication compliance for clients receiving prepackaged medications. Provide skill development for age appropriate interpersonal daily living skills. Supervise clients at the level required for successful placement. Monitor client compliance with personal hygiene-including clean-up when necessary. Assist clients with daily chores. Generate and maintain quality records as required. Attend supervision appointments and staff meetings as scheduled.

Other Skills, Abilities and Expectations:
• Computer literacy for operation of automated medical records system.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and ability to maintain strict compliance of all client information.
• Ability to serve individuals with mental illness.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise individual judgment and to take appropriate action in emergencies.
• Timely and punctual.
• Positive attitude relative to job expectations, supervision, and center policies/procedures.
• Conduct tasks in a safe manner, uphold center safety policies and report safety issues to appropriate sources.

Job Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent. Experience serving individuals with severe mental illness preferred. Must pass a criminal background investigation. Ability to work a minimum of 16 hours per week. Flexibility to cover co-worker shifts when necessary.

Wage is dependent on experience. EOE.

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The position is for our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team which is entering it's 2nd year at Southern Utah University, and we're expanding our service. This position is within the university's Counseling and Psychological Services office. The position is benefits-eligible and full time in Cedar City, UT.

Provisionally licensed individuals who have completed their graduate degree in a clinical mental health field may be considered if they are a good fit for the work. CAPS has a strong commitment to multicultural approaches and a social justice orientation. We are looking for a clinician with the awareness, knowledge and skills required to work effectively with a diverse clientele and to enhance CAPS mission.

Who we are

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is designed to deliver effective mental health counseling and consultation services specifically for the college student population. CAPS accomplishes this through understanding, supporting, educating, and advocating for students. We ally with students to better understand themselves, develop psychological skills, create and maintain meaningful and satisfying relationships, improve academic performance, and make satisfying career and life choices which contribute to life-long well-being. We believe all people have equal intrinsic value and will engage and thrive in a community where they feel safe, respected and experience a sense of belonging.

Please see CAPS' website to learn more about the center's services and staff. https://www.suu.edu/caps/


Duties and Responsibilities

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Crisis Responder is an after-hours 10-month position. This position provides direct clinical care in the field as a co-responder and as part of the SUU Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (SUU MCOT). This team is designed to efficiently assess risk and safety concerns for students experiencing emotional and psychological distress. At times, duties will include providing a variety of direct services along with offering appropriate referrals to clinically-indicated services. These services may include:

Consultation.
Immediate support.
Collaboration with the MCOT team and other campus partners.
Follow-up counseling and assessment services.
Facilitating occasional voluntary or involuntary hospitalization for students.

In addition, other clinical services may be provided such as group therapy, support groups, short-term therapy, workshops, and outreach presentations.
The position will work closely with University Housing, the Dean of Students Office, the Student Outreach and Support Office, and the SUU Police Department.
The position will also interface frequently with the SUU community to provide consultation, debriefing services, and evidenced-based crisis intervention trainings to students, faculty, and staff.
Applicants will be evaluated for their ability and experience to manage crisis situations in the context of a higher education environment.



Minimum Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must be licensed as a clinical social worker, psychologist, clinical mental health counselor, or marriage and family therapist in the State of Utah.
Experience and aptitude to be an effective crisis responder and counselor with individuals and groups in significant distress.

Reach out to learn more or visit SUU CAPS

We are pleased to announce openings for therapist positions at Utah Excel Psychology in Salt Lake City, Utah. These would start as part-time contracting positions, with potential to evolve into half-time or full-time employment with benefits.   

Our current providers include the following:

·  Aaron Allred, Ph.D. 

·  Chris Anderson, Ph.D. 

·  Scott Trinh, Ed.S., NCSP

·  Lisa Leavitt, Ph.D.

·  Kersti Spjut, Ph.D. 

·  Nancy Y. Miramontes, Ed.S., NCSP

·  Tracy Brown, Ph.D.

Therapist

Beginning date: As early as June 1, 2023

Compensation: Contracting reimbursement depends on experience and falls in the range of $76.00 to $100.00 per hour. 

Duties: This position requires skills in the effective delivery of therapeutic interventions. Maintaining organized notes and treatment planning, and producing those notes in a timely manner is required. Referrals are made with respect to a therapist's training and experience with specific populations, but it is anticipated that many of the available opportunities would involve treatment for anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship concerns, adjustment concerns, and other issues.

Other Information: A master's degree in a relevant field and an active, unrestricted license (i.e., LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC) is required. Also, it is imperative that a hired candidate meet relevant licensing requirements for the state of Utah. A hired candidate must also have at least 200 hours in conducting therapy before graduating with a master's degree and at least 2000 hours in conducting therapy after graduating with a master's degree.

About Utah Excel Psychology:

Utah Excel Psychology was founded by Dr. Aaron Allred in 2016 and has offices in Orem, Utah and West Valley City, Utah. Utah Excel Psychology provides psychological services to a wide variety of adults, adolescents, and children (ages 6+). The practice started as a group of specialists providing psychological testing and is now branching out to include additional services. More information can be found at the website, www.utexcel.com.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, send a copy of your resume/CV to aaron.m.allred@gmail.com and complete the questions after clicking the link below.  

Questions about the position openings can be directed to Dr. Aaron Allred (801.472-4251; aaron.m.allred@gmail.com).

ABOUT HOPEWEST  
Created through a community-wide vision, HopeWest has been providing comprehensive, expert, and collaborative care for those facing serious illness and grief since 1993.  
 
HopeWest is a nonprofit organization that serves families across 10,000 square miles on the Western Slope in Mesa, Delta, Montrose & Ouray, and Rio Blanco counties. Our teams visit patients wherever they call home; home, nursing home, assisted living or other facility. Learn more about us @ www.HopeWestCO.org   
 
HopeWest is recognized as a “Best Place to Work” & the “#4 Best Family-Friendly Workplace” in the Nation by Modern Health Care.  
 
Our social workers are trained in both counseling and identifying practical and financial resources for patients and families. We will answer questions, facilitate family communication and provide support to families in person and by phone. 
 
These positions are located in our Montrose County office. 
 
About Montrose County: 
Named “Best of the Valley” in their community – HopeWest was 3rd place Best Nonprofit! 
Learn more about the HopeWest Montrose office by visiting their Facebook page at 
https://www.facebook.com/HopeWestMontroseOurayCounties 
 
Montrose County is located in beautiful Southwest Colorado! Our thriving community is home to 41,412 neighbors in over 2,200 square miles in the Uncompaghre River and Paradox Valleys. In addition to being the Agricultural hub of the western slope, we are home to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, as well as the Gunnison Gorge National Recreation and Wilderness Areas. The majority of our County is made up of National Forest, Bureau of Land Management or National Park lands. Learn more about life in Montrose County @ https://www.montrosecounty.net 
 
APPLY NOW!  -https://www.hopewestco.org/hopewest-employment/ 

Or, contact Alexis Lovato, Recruitment Manager, 970-255-7271, ALovato@HopeWestCO.org 

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