Details **Open Date** 03/05/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN41350B **Job Title** PS Social Worker, Spec Exper **Working Title** Mental Health Therapist **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** + Mondays through Fridays 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. + 40 hours/week + May have the option to telecommute 1 day per week **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 00316 - University Counseling Center **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $69,000+, based on experience and licensure status **Close Date** 06/05/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 04/01/2025 **Job Summary** The University Counseling Center ( UCC ) at The University of Utah enthusiastically welcomes applications for a full-time mental health therapist to become an integral member of our counseling team. Primary responsibilities include providing initial consultations, individual counseling, group therapy, relationship counseling, and crisis counseling to University of Utah students. Opportunities for supervision and training of masters-level social work interns are possible. Counselors may also be asked to provide campus outreach presentations and UCC programming and workshops as needed. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Successful completion of a background check is required prior to hire and is paid for by the UCC .**https://regulations.utah.edu/human-resources/5-130.php**. Our staff is composed of professionals from psychology, social work, and APRN backgrounds. We have several nationally recognized training programs, including a doctoral psychology internship accredited by the American Psychological Association, a master’s practicum in Social Work, and practicum in Counseling Psychology. For more information about the UCC , please visit**www.counselingcenter.utah.edu**. The University of Utah is located on the east bench of Salt Lake City, UT. It is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education and is a major research university. The University offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate degrees, including medicine and law, to over 32,000 students. Salt Lake City and the surrounding area have an abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities, including seven ski resorts within 45 minutes. For more information about the University of Utah or Salt Lake City, visit**www.experience.utah.edu**or**www.visitsaltlake.com**. Free Trax/ UTA is given during employment! An excellent benefits package is included (see**https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/**for a full description of the benefits package): + 14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions + Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA ) + 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month + Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow for access to care through the University of Utah health system + Tuition benefits + Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available + Save money on gas with a free Trax/ UTA pass during employment (see**https://www.rideuta.com/Fares-And-Passes/Pass-Programs/ UTA -School-Pass-Programs/University-of-Utah**for more information) **Responsibilities** + Primarily responsible to provide initial consultations, individual, group, couple/relationship counseling, and crisis intervention services. + May provide clinical supervision to trainees. + Candidates must also demonstrate excellent human relations skills and effective verbal and written communication skills. + Opportunity to work as an embedded therapist in a college or campus department may be available. + Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. **Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required** Nearly Continuously: Office environment. **Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required** Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. **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. 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 ). Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in college student mental health. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Priority review date of April 1, 2025, may close anytime after** **Additional Information** 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. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly 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 ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu 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.