Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position involves the practice of mental health counseling and the application of generally recognized mental health counseling principles and practices obtained through education and training. Providing professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature through, direct or indirect consultation with patients, supervision of practice of a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, or interns, and developing program criteria for area of specialization.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Works in close collaboration with all members of the treatment team.
• Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their families.
• Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• May perform Case Management duties.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.

• Ability to work independently and provide individual, group and couples counseling.

• Ability to oversee the activities of Mental Health Counselors, Interns and other caseworkers in their area.

• Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

• Ability to assist patients and their families with post-treatment adjustments including but not limited to working closely with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the patient receives the appropriate assistance.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience with counseling/therapy for individuals, couples and groups.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Current license to practice as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Two years directly related experience.
• Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.

Physical Requirements