Job description

SBHC is seeking a licensed, master’s level mental health therapist to conduct diagnostic interviews and make treatment recommendations for adults seeking counseling services at Southwest Behavioral Health. This clinician plays a crucial role in the treatment process by identifying the client’s initial level of need and then referring either to an in-house SBHC therapist or contracted mental health provider in the community who will provide on-going care. In addition, this clinician coordinates with the district court and local psychiatric inpatient unit and, as a designated examiner, evaluates clients being considered for civil commitment due to an acute mental health disorder.

Please apply on our website at https://sbhc.e3applicants.com/careers

Job Duties

• Complete a DSM 5 guided clinical mental health screening for 20-25 adults per week.
• Provide suicide risk assessment and intervention, as needed.
• Coordinate with the SBHC case management team regarding clients with immediate and pressing needs (e.g. homelessness, food insecurity and/or physical health concerns.)
• Enter documentation in the client’s electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Refer clients with mental health disorders of mild to moderate severity to SBHC-contracted providers. This includes completing an authorization for services to that provider and assisting clients, as needed, in getting established in treatment.
• Assign clients with high acuity mental health conditions to a SBHC mental health provider.
• Assess 1-2 inpatient psychiatric clients per week who are being considered for civil commitment. This includes providing a brief written report to the court and providing testimony as to whether the client meets criteria for civil commitment.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, or Professional Counseling.
• Current Licensure as a LCSW, MFT, CMHC, in the State of Utah. Five years post-licensing experience is preferred as this is required to be credentialed as a Designated Examiner with the State of Utah. Current licensure as a CSW, MFT Associate, CMHC Associate and ability to obtain full licensure with 2 years will also be considered for this position, as needed.
• Ability to pass a Background Check.
• Current driver’s license.

Who we are

Since 1986, Southwest Behavioral Health Center has been a leader in assisting individuals and families in the five-county area who struggle with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. We specialize in working with clients who have few resources and those with Utah Medicaid. We strive to be the best of the best at helping the most severely mental ill persons establish stability and dignity in their lives. We accomplish this by providing a full array of in-house services, including:

· Individual and group outpatient therapy with an emphasis on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

· 24-hour mobile crisis outreach for individuals and families experiencing a mental health driven emergency through our Mobile Crisis Outreach team (MCOT) and Stabilization Mobile Response team (SMR).

· Transitional housing and programing at our Mountain View House facility for persons moving from an acute or long-term psychiatric unit.

· Mental Health Court services for clients whose mental illness has been a factor leading to criminal charges.

· Residential substance abuse treatment programs at our Desert Haven and Horizon House facilities in St. George and Cedary City.

· Outpatient children and youth programming, including day treatment services for those with a severe mental illness.

· Prevention services aimed at keeping youth from using substances or engaging in at-risk behaviors.

· Intensive case management services that can include assistance with obtaining disability benefits, acting as the client’s representative payee, assisting with medication administration, teaching life skills and so forth.

· Medication management with a team of psychiatrists, APRNs and RNs.

· Employment Services

· Clubhouse programs in St. George and Cedar City.

· Temporary client housing in agency-owned and managed units in St. George and Cedar City.

What you can expect

Great Benefits:

· Health Insurance

· 401K with employer contribution

· Pension plan through Utah Retirement Systems (URS)

· Paid Continuing Education

· Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

· Eligible for National Health Services Corp Tuition Reimbursement Program

· Professional Development and Training Opportunities

Experience: At Southwest, you will be joining a team of eight dedicated mental health clinicians with years of clinical experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and hone your clinical skills working with a variety of clinical conditions. You will be working with an experienced, multi-disciplinary team in assisting adult clients regain stability.

Clinical Support: We support evidenced-based programing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and EMDR by providing regular supervision groups for clinicians interested in developing and maintaining skills in those modalities. Your colleagues will also be available during team meetings and between appointments for consultation and support. For clinicians working toward full-licensure, weekly clinical supervision will be provided at no-cost.

Competitive Salary: Therapist salary ranges start from $59,987 – $68,931 based on clinical licensure. There is also the opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses based on the number of clinical hours provided.

No after-hours crisis work: Our therapists do not carry an on-call phone or respond to crises outside the regular workday.

Recognition:Join with us in our agency-wide “PIE” (Performance, Innovation, Excellence) program to regularly recognize colleagues and staff who exemplify the SBHC six core values of: Collaboration, Honesty, Client and Family Centered Work, Dignity and Respect, Pursuit of Excellence and Ethical and Professional Behavior. By regularly catching each other doing well, we’re always striving to create a positive and respectful work environment at Southwest Behavioral Health Center.

Please apply on our website at https://sbhc.e3applicants.com/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,931.00 - $71,344.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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