Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinician
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Job Description
Overview
The hired individual will serve as the care coordinator for the Dementia Caregiver Clinic and will also assist other clients in accessing appropriate services in the SCCE with a particular focus on assisting clients in need of multiple services. In addition the hired individual will oversee the activities of the Sorenson Centers community outreach program and the Sorenson Centers social media platforms. The clinician is expected to engage in outreach activities through the state of Utah including supporting the growth and delivery of services via telehealth throughout the state. The clinician is also expected to engage in clinical activities and assist in facilitating educational seminars especially those that support the interdisciplinary focus of the Sorenson Center.
This position is eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays 22 days of paid leave 12 days of sick leave per year a 50% tuition reduction for employee and spouse competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here:Summary of Benefits
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for the supportive functions and internal/external coordination of Sorenson Centers community programs in conjunction with the Operations Manager and the Executive Director. The clinician will report to the Executive Director. The clinician may supervise graduate interns and undergraduate practicum students.
Specific responsibilities include:
Case Management and Clinical Services (70%)
- Serve as lead clinician and coordinator on Dementia Caregiver Clinic (DCC) team. In this role the clinician will conduct initial phone intakes of individuals interested in services. The individual will also conduct consultations with clients and serve as the coordinator for the DCC team.
- Oversee singlesession consultations. The clinician will oversee the SCCEs single session consultation services including coordinating with other clinicians and clients.
- Provide case management for interdisciplinary clients or clients with complex needs assisting clients in coordinating services in the SCCE and broader community. In this role serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Assessment team as needed.
- Positively contribute and interact as a team member in the development growth and sustainability of the SCCE telehealth services with a focus on behavioral health. Engage in outreach throughout the state to increase reach of the SCCE telehealth services.
- Provide and/or oversees triage of clients seeking behavioral health services who need assistance in accessing the most appropriate services.
- May train and direct lowerlevel staff student employees volunteers and/or graduate students in clinical and outreach work.
- As time allows provides oneonone therapeutic services to clients based on client needs and provider expertise. Conforms to insurance and accreditation standards as a licensed professional.
Outreach/Education Coordination (25%)
- Design coordinate and implement innovative community outreach initiatives with a focus on outreach to rural / unserved communities in Utah and promotion of the SCCEs telehealth services.
- Colead the interprofessional education training curriculum for students who have practicum placement in the Sorenson Center. Teach seminars and coordinate other faculty/staff in their roles with this training.
- Design content and postings for the SCCE social media platforms.
Other administrative Duties (5%)
- Maintain current knowledge of trends and issues in digital health and related topics and share this knowledge with other SCCE providers.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the SCCE and its mission.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- The position will be hired as either a Clinician I or Clinician II based on the following qualifications:
- For hire as a Clinician I: A masters degree in a mental health field that prepares graduates for licensure (e.g. social work mental health counseling marriage and family therapy) and eligible for licensure in Utah as a mental health provider within 2 years of hire date. If hired as a Clinician I the individual must have secured a license for independent practice within 2 years of hire.
- For hire as a Clinician II: A masters degree in a mental health field that prepares graduates for licensure (e.g. social work mental health counseling marriage and family therapy) and current Utah licensure (or ability to secure licensure by hire date) that allows independent practice. (e.g. LCSW CMHC LMFT)
- Effective oral written and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive team setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary health care setting.
- Experience working with individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
- Experience with telehealth.
- Experience in leading community outreach initiatives.
- Experience using social media to promote professional activities.
- Prior involvement in planning interdisciplinary training activities.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department Highlights
TheEmma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Servicesis committed to inclusive excellence in research teaching and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and highquality graduate and undergraduate education. The colleges programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an oncampus elementary laboratory school and five standalone centers including theSorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical ExcellenceandAlzheimers Disease and Dementia Research Center.Faculty students and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for communityengaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435)or.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
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U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Employment Type
Full-Time
