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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour
Licensed Professional Counselor - Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. It's all on one free-to-use platform, no commitment required.
About you
● You're a fully-licensed Professional Counselor at a Master's level or above with LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LCPCS, LPCC-S licensure (accepted on a state by state basis), a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance.
● You're ready to launch a private practice, or grow your existing business by taking insurance.
About Headway
Your expertise changes lives. Taking insurance makes it accessible to those who need it most. Every mental health provider who goes in-network with Headway supports people who'd otherwise be forced to choose between paying out of pocket, or not getting care at all. We make that process seamless - empowering you to accept insurance with ease, so you can do what you do best. So far, we've helped over 50,000 providers grow their practices, reaching countless people in need.
How Headway supports providers
- Start taking insurance, stress-free: Get credentialed for free in multiple states in as little as 30 days and start seeing covered clients sooner.
- Built-in compliance: Stay compliant from day one with audit support and ongoing resources.
- Expansive coverage: Work with the plans that most clients use, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
- Increase your earnings: Secure higher rates with top insurance plans through access to our nationwide insurance network.
- Dependable payments: Build stability in your practice with predictable bi-weekly payments you can count on.
- Built-in EHR features: Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, built-in assessments, and more.
- Free continuing education: Nurture your long-term professional goals and earn CEUs with complimentary courses on Headway Academy.
How Headway supports your clients
● Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
● Instant verification: Clients can easily check their insurance status and get the care they need without disruption.
Please note: At this time, Headway can't support mental health professionals that aren't fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you're welcome to reapply once you have a valid license.
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$57k-106k yearly est. 7d ago
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Human Service Worker at Foothill - Part Time
Wasatch Behavioral Health 3.5
Counselor job in Spanish Fork, UT
Join our team at Wasatch Behavioral Health and make a real impact as a Human Service Worker at our Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center (Foothill) in Spanish Fork, Utah. In this role, you'll support clients directly, help implement behavior plans, and create a steady, safe environment during overnight hours. It's a great fit for someone who's calm, resourceful, and ready to help people through some of their toughest moments. With a competitive wage of $16.49-$20.90/hour, you'll gain valuable experience while playing a meaningful part in each client's recovery journey.
Schedule: Varied Days & Hours
Compensation: $16.49-$20.90 DOE
About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health
Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.
What You'll Do as a Human Service Worker
Provide compassionate support and supervision to program participants
Facilitate structured activities, skills groups, and daily routines
Assist with crisis intervention and maintain a safe environment
Document client interactions, progress, and observations accurately
Collaborate with therapists, supervisors, and other team members
Model positive behavior and healthy coping strategies
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to stay calm, patient, and grounded during challenging situations
Reliable, team-oriented, and eager to learn
Experience or education in mental/behavioral health is helpful but not required
Must pass a background check and meet WBH hiring standards
Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase
Apply Today
Ready to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!
Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.
$16.5-20.9 hourly 8d ago
Mental Health Social Worker
Salt Lake County (Ut 4.0
Counselor job in West Jordan, UT
Provides mental health services to victims of crime served by the Children's Justice Center. Implements mental health best practice services to fulfill national accreditation standards. Participates in multidisciplinary team protocols to represent the best interest of child victims using a victim centered and trauma informed approach.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree from accredited college or university in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling or other closely related field, and Licensed as a Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Utah.
Preference given to those with at least four (4) years of experience in a child related setting, with one (1) year of experience working with child victims, and one (1) year of counseling experience with youth.
Required to successfully complete 40 hours of evidence-based trauma-informed training within six (6) months of hire according to national accreditation standards.
A valid Driver's license issues by the State of Utah is required to operate a vehicle.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must successfully pass a criminal background check as well as every two years thereafter and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Information (BCI).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.
Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
* Provides trauma and suicide assessments with victims served at the program.
* Provides crisis intervention services on site and by
* Actively participated in multidisciplinary team staffing to provide clinical insight, share information and coordinate services.
* May conduct individual, family and group counseling sessions/support groups in accordance with professional standards.
* May interview, assesses, and identifies mental health needs using approved assessment instruments, social history, and consultation with community resources.
* Makes treatment and social service referrals to appropriate
* Communicates with community-based therapists regarding the victim's needs and monitor progress according to established privacy and confidentiality procedures.
* Provides training and education to the CJC staff and agency partners to facilitate a victim centered and trauma informed approach.
* Maintains the program treatment provider linkage agreement partnerships with community based mental health agencies and collects required documentation to fulfill national accreditation standards.
* Completes annual training and clinical supervision requirements for licensure and national accreditation standards.
* Implements data entry, required documentation, and various reports.
* Keeps manager informed and makes recommendations to improve mental health services.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
* General and specific psychological principles, concepts, and DSM-5-TR manual
* Different modes of psychotherapy, including crisis intervention
* Principles and techniques of behavior assessment and modification
* Principles of individual, group and family therapy
* Fundamental understanding of social work concepts
* Child development, child abuse dynamics and victim trauma reactions
* Suicide, trauma and crisis intervention skills
* Utah Laws on victim rights and child abuse statutes
* Child abuse investigation, criminal justice and social service system processes
* Community agencies, organizations, and programs that support victim of crime
* Office computer systems and applications
Skills and Ability to:
* Facilitate a multidisciplinary teamwork process according to established protocols
* Provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention services
* Present trainings, lectures and workshops in small and large group settings
* Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
* Maintain confidential materials and information and protect client privacy
* Understand state and federal confidentiality regulations
* Analyze collected data
* Manage interactions with multiple parties with different interests and roles
* Work under stressful conditions, respond professionally and calmly in crisis situations
* Exercise good judgement, independence and high degree of skill
* Complete multiple projects with various deadlines
* Utilize modern equipment used in evidence collection and analysis
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside agencies and the public as necessitated by the work
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment, counseling settings, and child abuse investigation settings. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. CJC staff work regularly with clients in crisis situations and who have experienced significant trauma and abuse.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
This position may be requested to respond to urgent cases outside of regular business hours.
$43k-61k yearly est. Auto-Apply 23d ago
Specialist, Lifesaving and Care (Care) - Salt Lake City, UT
Best Friends Animal Society 4.1
Counselor job in Salt Lake City, UT
Hiring Range: This position's hiring range is anticipated to be $19.50 to $21 per hour, depending on experience, plus great benefits! is filled. Work Schedule: Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday
Position Summary: Lifesaving and Care Specialists are responsible for the daily functions, and growth of lifesaving programs including adoption as well as providing basic animal care and enrichment needs for animals in our program locations. Lifesaving & Care Specialist should model the Best Friends culture of warm, welcoming hospitality with our visitors and guests at every touch point when visiting a Best Friends Lifesaving Center to create longstanding connections with the visitor and the organization's lifesaving mission. Specialists act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's no-kill mission and organizational success. Specialists may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. Senior specialists have an increased level of responsibility or skills, and the ability to make on-the-spot decisions to accomplish tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.
* Promote, coordinate, and facilitate animal placements, this includes animals in foster, by matching potential adopters with animals looking for homes by providing superior customer service, counseling on pet history and needs and provide medical and behavior support and information to set up adopter for success; Support pet adoption opportunities through events, offsite adoption meets and identify pet retention opportunities to help expand Best Friends lifesaving capacity.
* Develop a general knowledge of the animals in the Best Friends' care; deliver superior customer service, assist adopters, fosters and transfer partners by gathering information to match them with appropriate animals, arranging introductions, pet to pet meets; acquiring/providing medical records, health certificates (when necessary), follow-ups as needed or required.
* Create a welcoming and engaging environment to enhance overall visitor satisfaction and support Best Friends Animal Society's mission; provide superior customer service to all Lifesaving Center visitors and use each interaction as opportunity to develop and engage individuals to support the organizational goals for constituent journey development.
* Provide basic care such as feeding, cleaning, walking, and medicating animals housed or transported within Best Friends' vehicles, buildings, or facilities; follow all policies and local standard operating procedures when completing daily functions to ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
* Provide daily enrichment for animals in Best Friends' care with goal to improve emotional wellbeing of all animals. Ensure low-stress housing, cleaning tactics, and handling for all animals. Provide opportunities for daily interactions with cats in care, ensure emotional wellbeing and individual cats' needs are met with interactions to avoid causing more stress through handling or stimulation. Provide opportunities for cats in care to stretch and exercise appropriately when housed individually.
* Oversee and execute dog playgroups, maintaining safe handling practices & comprehensive understand of dog behavior to ensure successful dog interactions in playgroup.
* Responsible for maintaining clean workspaces and animal housing areas for optimum safety, stocking supplies as required; Support the process of maintaining master inventory of supplies
* Work directly with and support volunteers on all aspects and protocols of lifesaving care and outcome programs, including but not limited to program protocols, cleaning protocols, specific animal behavior and care, animal handling, transportation requirements and procedures, data entry, and communications.
* Develop a detailed knowledge of Best Friends' programs to speak knowledgably about and best match both the animal and client's (adopters, fosters, transfer partners) needs; lead by example in providing superior customer service.
* Assist or oversee the creation of engaging content for social media platforms, to include creation and/or editing of written, video, and photo content. Work collaboratively with other departments and marketing teams to identify engagement opportunities with social media and PR to support lifesaving outcomes and programmatic needs at the center. Represent Best Friends in media relations when requested and ensure to maintain Best Friends' voice across all communications.
* Work collaboratively with Best Friends' team members in all areas of operations to achieve lifesaving goals; follow Best Friends policies, procedures, and task lists for daily lifesaving outcome assignments, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping.
* Maintain a safe workplace, value, and model safe work practices, adhering to organizational safety practices and rules, and communicate to leadership about unsafe practices and conditions.
Skills and Experience:
* High School Diploma or GED or 1-2 years' experience in customer service, animal related programs or similar.
* Experience working in animal shelter environment preferred but not required.
* Bilingual or multi-lingual skills preferred but not required.
* Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with a conversational adoption process.
* Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle cats and dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns; basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs and cats.
* Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
* Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; initiative to assist in any area or process; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist until goals are achieved.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software, or desire to learn.
Physical Requirements:
* Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
* Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion.
* Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
* Exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
* Valid driver's license, meeting Best Friends Animal Society's driver qualification standards; ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed.
* Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; position includes weekends, nights, and holiday work.
Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.
$19.5-21 hourly Auto-Apply 20d ago
PRN Youth Mentor
Telos 4.6
Counselor job in Vineyard, UT
Job DescriptionDescription:
PRN Youth Mentor
Reports to: Campus Supervisor
Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week
Pay: Starting $17.00+ an hour, based on training, education, and experience
THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME PRN with multiple varying shifts per week, primarily including swing shifts (3:00pm-11:00pm)
We are looking for highly qualified/experienced individuals who can assist adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, behavioral regulation, trauma, and attachment-related issues. As a youth mentor, your job will be to hold strong boundaries while developing relationships of influence. These relationships will help you inspire, teach, and supervise the adolescent males attending the Geneva Program. A peaceful, calm demeanor, despite potentially tumultuous circumstances, is needed. You will help adolescents and their families address challenges and learn skills that will change their lives. Duties include:
Primarily responsible for the safety and supervision of students
Assists with resolution of conflict between students
Carries out milieu-based interventions from the student plan
Transportation of students
Communication and charting observations and interactions to the clinical chart
First aid response
Utilizing consultant pattern and relationship continuum
Assists with medication administration
Ability to maintain healthy boundaries with our students.
Requirements:
ABILITIES
The employee must have:
Exceptional customer service skills
Mental flexibility
The ability to handle constructive feedback
Tolerance for a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional relationship skills and genuine care and concern for others.
Work history that supports they are prompt and timely, dependable and reliable.
A tolerant, supportive view of the LGBTQ+ community.
Must have the ability to hold appropriate boundaries.
Must have the ability to receive and carry out instruction.
Experience working with youth or young adults
in the behavioral health field (preferred but not required)
Experience as a Mentor/Resident Advisor (preferred but not required)
Experience in a residential treatment center (required)
$17 hourly 26d ago
Child Life Specialist Utah Valley
IHC Health Services 4.4
Counselor job in Utah
Full-time (40 hrs/wk) Interacts directly with pediatric patients, families and other health team members and facilitates age-appropriate interactions and activities to help make the health care experience easier for patients and families. Reduces patient and family distress, increases effective patient and family coping, fosters patient independence, and promotes optimum development. Provides supervision to volunteers, child life pre-internship students and child life assistants.
Posting Specifics
$3000 Sign-On Bonus for new hires
Click on the video link below to see "A Day in the Life of a Child Life Specialist"
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Shift Details:
* Variable hours throughout the week (Days, Afternoons, Evenings etc).
* One Weekend Shift required each week.
* Primarily at Utah Valley Hospital but may float to other Intermountain Hospitals (American Fork, Riverton or Primary Children's Lehi) to help provide coverage as needed.
* Utah Valley needs: On-Call for Imaging / Sedation / Infusion and availability to pick up open ED shifts, supporting children of adult consults
Department: Child Life at Utah Valley Hospital
Additional Details: Must be a certified Child Life Specialist with active certification.
Previous Emergency Department, bereavement support and trauma experience in the Child Life field would be helpful.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Documentation of a successfully completed 600-hour internship supervised by a Child Life Specialist
Child Life Certification from Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP). Documentation required. OR eligible for Child Life Certification (to be obtained within 15 months of hire date).
Experience with pediatric patients in a medical, hospital or behavioral health setting
Experience in Child Life Core Competencies which include but are not limited to 1) Establishing supportive relationships 2) Meeting needs of child and family members, with a focus on social, emotional, and cognitive development. 3) Providing education to and communicating with children, families, and team members 4) Providing coping support and comfort management 5) Guiding children in therapeutic play techniques 6) Ongoing assessment and written documentation of clinical care
Computer experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases or similar applications.
Essential Functions
Accurately assesses, prioritizes, and documents pediatric patient and family care
Develops, implements, and evaluates effective pediatric patient and family centered health care plans
Provides developmentally appropriate education, psychological procedural preparation, coping support, comfort management, and play opportunities, to pediatric patients and families
Participates in selection, supervision, and training of new hires, students and volunteers
Provides education for staff (e.g., in-services, newsletter articles, etc.)
Assists with community outreach and Foundation partnerships
Adheres to Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) Child Life Code of Ethics
Meets requirements outlined in child life department expectations
Skills
Pediatrics
Training and mentoring
Writing documentation
Communication
Relationship building
Taking initiative
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Growth Mindset
Accountability
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree Preferred
Registered Behavior Technician or Behavioral Health Experience preferred
Experience working with Autism and related disabilities or behavioral challenges preferred.
One year experience with pediatric patients in a medical, hospital or behavioral health setting.
Work experience as a child life assistant
Experience as a child life pre-internship/practicum student
Supervising volunteers while working with children and adolescents
Spanish speaking
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and assess issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations to maintain safety
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time
Location:
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital
Work City:
Provo
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$24.06 - $37.15
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
All positions subject to close without notice.
$38k-60k yearly est. Auto-Apply 6d ago
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Arcadia Counseling
Counselor job in Utah
Arcadia Counseling in Sandy, Lehi and Lindon is looking for full and part-time Licensed and Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselors to grow with our company of over 60 MFTs, CMHCs and CSWs. We offer a full-service administration model that allows you to focus on therapy while our team handles marketing, credentialing, eligibility checks, client onboarding, scheduling, billing and collections. Paneled with most major insurance companies, we guide our clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, gender, self harm, faith and many other issues. We don't fit you in our box, we find the best therapists and create a box that works for you (clients, schedule, office). Come feel the difference! *************************
Requirements
Qualified candidates need to be fully and independently licensed as an ACMHC or LCMHC in Utah
What We Offer
Flexible schedule
Full service support - we market, onboard, bill, collect and help manage your clients
Group health and dental and vision insurance options
W2 employment model with access to a 401k program with a 4% employer match
Paid malpractice insurance
Simple Electronic Health Record platform
No-Show protection
Training/Continuing Education
Client non-payment protection
Positive environment and brand pride
No required On-Call
Amazing team culture and clinical support
Career advancement opportunities
Dedicated play therapy room/tools
Legal support - provides guidance and assistance with clinical or professional issues
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k and Roth retirement plan
4% retirement plan match
Health savings account
Paid time off
Amazing team culture and clinical support
Career advancement opportunities
Work Setting
Large private practice with 20+ other clinicians
Outpatient model without acute cases
Telehealth option for clients
What We Are Looking For
A true partnership
Leaders and a will to succeed
Professional attitude and appearance
Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Excellent organizational skills
Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Customer service attitude
Who We Are
Arcadia Counseling is a locally owned and operated mental health organization in Utah. Our mission is to help people live happier, healthier, more successful lives. Everyone should have access to a caring and skilled clinician.
$45k-65k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Substitute School Counselor (2025-2026 School Year)
Jordan School District 3.2
Counselor job in Utah
Substitute/Substitute Counselor
Temporary School Counseling Position. Master's in School Counseling required.
Job Description
Salary Schedule
$50k-64k yearly est. 49d ago
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Adelphi Staffing
Counselor job in Kanab, UT
Job DescriptionAdelphi is seeking a licensed clinical mental health counselor to provide school-based mental and behavioral health counseling services in Kanab, Utah. The ideal candidate will work closely with the school administration to provide mental and behavioral health services to students in accordance with established guidelines and standards of practice.
Job Quick Facts:
• ID: BD-1214-03
• Profession: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• Location: Kanab, Utah
• Facility Type: School
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Friday 8 hours a day
• Rate: $ 45
Requirements:
• A master's degree in clinical mental health counseling or higher
• Licensed to work in UT
• Experience serving children/ adolescents
• Ability to comply with FERPA, HIPPA, and UT mandatory reporting laws
Responsibilities:
• Provide individual counseling for students as a contracted service for the district.
• Facilitate small-group counseling when appropriate.
• Conduct crisis intervention, suicide risk screening, and safety planning aligned with Utah Suicide Prevention standards.
• Provide trauma-informed and culturally responsive services.
• Collaborate with school counselors, psychologists, nurses, and administrators.
• Document services in a secure and data-privacy compliant system.
• Communicate with parents/guardians as required by law.
• Make referrals to outside agencies for long-term or specialized treatment.
• Provide after-hours emergency consultation when requested.
• Any other duties as assigned.
$45 hourly 2d ago
Counselor 2 - Part-time UT Logan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 4.1
Counselor job in Utah
Provide direct counseling services, consultation to ecclesiastical leaders, community resource development and referral, and support to other staff, while working under moderate supervision. As approved, provide program supervision, ecclesiastical outreach, and professional training to other staff. Provide quality customer service and comply with policy, licensing requirements, and professional standards of practice.
If position is categorized as on-call or part-time working hours are not to exceed 19 hours per week
Responsibilities
Time in each responsibility will vary dependent upon location.
Provide direct clinical care with moderate supervision
Provide consultation, and develop and maintain positive relationships with church leaders
Ensure legal, ethical and policy compliance
Identify and develop community resources
Responsible for own continued professional development
Protects and ensures client confidentiality
Develop and fulfill 'whole area service plan', including traveling to outlying areas and overnight as needed, working evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
Qualifications
Masters' degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology or related degree that leads to clinical licensure
Hold and maintain current independent clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or other clinical licensure)
Minimum of 2 years post masters' professional experience.
Work towards ability to provide clinical supervision of others pursuing clinical licensure
Demonstrate basic clinical skills and receptiveness to feedback.
Current employees must have 'met' or 'exceeded' expectations in the previous two years' year-end evaluations.
LDS Family Services Executive Council approval
$31k-48k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Behavioral Health Specialist - PRN
Doc's Drugs 4.3
Counselor job in Ogden, UT
Requirements
Active Clinical Social Worker license or Master Social Worker license in the state
Prior experience in a clinical social health setting
Experience working with military or veterans- preferred
Must have weekend availability
Proficient with computer programs including Microsoft Office
With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we've set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.
Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.
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If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.
DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.
$35k-50k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Youth Advocate - On Call / PRN
Volunteers of America, Utah 3.6
Counselor job in Salt Lake City, UT
Part-time Description
Schedule: On Call / PRN
Benefits:
403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
Employee Assistance Program for all employees
Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off
Volunteers of America, Utah is part of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has been operating for over 125 years. Volunteers of America, Utah provides community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. In alignment with our mission, VOA Utah encourages individuals with lived experience to apply. We recognize that a person's life experiences can provide firsthand knowledge relevant to being successful in the work that we do.
Position Summary
The Youth Advocate position exists to support homeless and at-risk youth as they move toward stability, self-sufficiency, and independence. We do this through offering shelter, basic needs, referrals, resources, and individualized case plans to 15-22 year old youth.
Essential Duties
Engages with youth in case plans or conversations with the intent to empower them in identifying and then making positive choices toward stability as well as assisting them in accessing emergency shelter.
Ensures a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and clients and assesses medical emergencies and provides CPR/First Aid as needed.
Answers phones, greets clients, volunteers, donors, and other visitors in a friendly and professional manner and provides assistance as needed.
Attends regular staff meetings, shift change meetings, and one on one meetings with supervisor as scheduled.
Utilizes the onsite supervisor on the on-call system for guidance and support and follow appropriate protocol for covering shifts in the event of illness, vacation, or other time off.
Manages difficult client behaviors by encouraging adherence to expectations for service through a trauma informed lens.
Ensures that all paperwork related to client and program activities is in accordance with licensing and contract requirements, properly completed, managed confidentially, and stored appropriately.
Uses agency vehicles to complete errands and to provide safe transportation for clients when necessary.
Exhibits professional boundaries with clients.
Attends work on a punctual, regular, and predictable basis.
Secondary Duties
Completes rounds and perimeter checks of interior and exterior of building.
Submits all paperwork in a timely manner and records important notes in shift change log or HMIS.
Prepares meals as necessary.
Maintains cleanliness of shared workspace, facility, and vehicles as well as center laundry.
Assists other shifts with waking clients or getting them to bed as necessary.
Maintains positive, professional interactions with community resources including staff from other VOA programs, emergency services, fire, police and sheriff, criminal justice, staff from other community providers, client family members, agency donors, community support groups, and referral sources.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with coworkers and supervisory staff.
Performs other functions as necessary or assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or equivalent required and 2 years of social services or youth-related experience (at-risk youth preferred) or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability to use a computer, phone, and copy machine.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; flexibility to respond to changes.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs.
Work requires a lot of movement and activity. Must be moving around and interacting with clients for extended periods of time.
Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver's license and have a good driving record.
Must be able to pass Utah DHHS background check for those working with vulnerable populations.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test.
Salary Description $17 / hr
$17 hourly 60d+ ago
Behavioral Health Specialist - PRN
DOCS Health
Counselor job in Ogden, UT
Attention all Behavioral Health Specialists, we are calling on all of you to work with us as independent contractors providing services to our Military in the State of Utah. Events are mostly on weekends, with some occasional weekdays on an "as needed basis".
We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following:
U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
Army National Guard (ARNG)
U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
Air National Guard (ANG)
U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)
Responsibilities:
Support the Periodic Health Assessments for soldiers.
Review Behavioral Health questionnaires.
Work with military providers on case-managed patients.
Requirements
Active Clinical Social Worker license or Master Social Worker license in the state
Prior experience in a clinical social health setting
Experience working with military or veterans- preferred
Must have weekend availability
Proficient with computer programs including Microsoft Office
With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we've set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.
Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.
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If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.
DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.
$35k-54k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Mental Health Counselor
Zendo Health Utah, LLC
Counselor job in Lehi, UT
Job Description
Our VISION is a mindful and supportive community of connected individuals helping each other find their inner ZEN.
We are a person-centered mental health counseling agency, and we are seeking a mindful and supportive Mental Health Counselor to join our team. We offer the stability and support of an agency, but we also offer the flexibility and individuality of a group practice. Instead of salary or hourly based pay, we offer commission based pay. We can help you take the next step in your career as either an employee or a contractor. We can also help you launch your own private practice.
Responsibilities:
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address mental health.
Assess clients' needs through interviews, case histories, and observational techniques.
Develop individualized treatment plans that align with clients' goals and concerns.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community resources to support client needs.
Stay informed of the latest therapeutic treatments, modalities, and interventions through ongoing professional development.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
State license.
Proven experience in counseling.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients.
Empathetic and non-judgmental approach to counseling.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits:
Commission based pay where full-time work is 20 hours per week (about 24 clients): 35% commission for pre-licensed Associate employees, 50% commission for Licensed employees, and 65% for Licensed independent contractors. Part-time work is available at a lower commission rate.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K with company matching.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Opportunities for professional development including a continuing education benefit.
Supportive, transparent, and collaborative work environment.
Please consider taking the next step in your journey as a mental health professional with us.
$45k-65k yearly est. 27d ago
Mental Health Counselor
Zendo Community
Counselor job in Lehi, UT
Our VISION is a mindful and supportive community of connected individuals helping each other find their inner ZEN.
We are a person-centered mental health counseling agency, and we are seeking a mindful and supportive Mental Health Counselor to join our team. We offer the stability and support of an agency, but we also offer the flexibility and individuality of a group practice. Instead of salary or hourly based pay, we offer commission based pay. We can help you take the next step in your career as either an employee or a contractor. We can also help you launch your own private practice.
Responsibilities:
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address mental health.
Assess clients' needs through interviews, case histories, and observational techniques.
Develop individualized treatment plans that align with clients' goals and concerns.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community resources to support client needs.
Stay informed of the latest therapeutic treatments, modalities, and interventions through ongoing professional development.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
State license.
Proven experience in a counseling.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients.
Empathetic and non-judgmental approach to counseling.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits:
Commission based pay where full-time work is 20 hours per week (about 24 clients): 35% commission for pre-licensed Associate employees, 50% commission for Licensed employees, and 65% for Licensed independent contractors. Part-time work is available at a lower commission rate.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K with company matching.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Opportunities for professional development including a continuing education benefit.
Supportive, transparent, and collaborative work environment.
Please consider taking the next step in your journey as a mental health professional with us.
$45k-65k yearly est. 41d ago
Child Life Specialist
University of Utah Health
Counselor job in Salt Lake City, UT
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 plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial/developmental care under the general supervision and direction of the Child Life Coordinator for pediatric/adolescent patients and families to assist them in effectively coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences as well as to maximize the growth and development of children and adolescents in the hospital setting.
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
Assesses patients and facilitates play interactions with regard to developmental level, interest, capabilities, special concerns, life situations, and stress vulnerability potential related to illness, injury and health care. Documents assessments in interdisciplinary charts when appropriate.
Formulates and revises child life patient care plans to develop appropriate strategies for child life care in conjunction with other health team members. Documents implementation of plan on child life documentation form, and when appropriate, in patient's interdisciplinary chart.
Provides therapeutic child life care for patients/families based upon the needs assessment and patient care plan. This includes medical play activities, psychological preparation, teaching effective coping behaviors, and staying with children through procedures to help implement effective coping behaviors. Ensures toys and patient activities are developmentally supportive.
Provides supportive relationships, emotional support, information and role modeling to patients and family members to foster appropriate interaction with children in a hospital setting.
Develops, implements, and evaluates child life care plans and programs to encourage optimum growth, development and self-esteem of children and adolescents, and to facilitate functional family interactions.
Facilitates social interactions between patients and families to foster parent-to-parent, peer support and normal social development.
Assists in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
Maintains age-appropriate supply of therapeutic play materials (e.g., arts, crafts, games, books,); evaluates the need for equipment and supplies.
Participates in continuing education programs and remains abreast of advances in child development and programs for hospitalized children; provides interdisciplinary in-service education on child development, child life, and the impact of illness, injury and health care on patients and families.
Coordinates patient's interactions/activities with available volunteers.
Participates in the selection, training, supervision and evaluation of Child Life Assistant I, Child Life Assistant II, Child Life student interns and volunteers.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and evaluations as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Assists in assessing patient/family needs for outpatient psychosocial care and recommending referrals.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Knowledge of age appropriate activities for children.
Knowledge of recreational therapy care for adults and pediatric patient populations.
Ability to implement diversionary and recreational activities to enhance coping in adults and pediatric patient populations.
Ability to schedule appropriate entertainment and educational activities and address the psychosocial needs of children and families to create a minimally threatening therapeutic environment.
Ability to enhance the hospital experience of patients by coordinating efforts of community groups and individuals involved in child life programs.
Ability to collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and evaluate psychosocial care and to facilitate holistic care for patients.
Qualifications QualificationsRequired
Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field, or equivalency.
One year related experience.
Licenses Required
Current certification as a Child Life Specialist.
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred) Preferred
Duel certification in Child Life and Recreational Therapy.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.
Physical Requirements Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
$31k-57k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Children's Program Coordinator
The Lodge at Blue Sky
Counselor job in Wanship, UT
Job Title Kids Club Coordinator Seasonal
Blue Sky Utah is a luxury working ranch located near Park City, Utah, between the Wasatch and Uinta mountain ranges. The property includes The Lodge at Blue Sky, The Adventures at Blue Sky, The Farms at Blue Sky, The Sporting Club at Blue Sky, High West Distillery at Blue Sky, and Saving Gracies Equine Healing Foundation.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional guest experiences while protecting the land, wildlife, and community. We believe that providing luxury with wild abandon starts with supporting and empowering our employees.
Position Summary
The Kids Club Coordinator is responsible for creating safe, engaging, and educational adventure based experiences for younger guests. This position supports guests, colleagues, and the overall operation by delivering high quality children programming aligned with Blue Sky Utah service standards.
This is a seasonal position with the potential to transition to a full time year round role based on performance and business needs.
Primary Responsibilities
-Facilitate children programming focused on learning and adventure.
-Ensure the health and safety of all participating children at all times.
-Create exceptional guest experiences through thoughtful engagement.
-Collaborate with other departments to support overall guest satisfaction.
-Maintain security awareness throughout the lodge and surrounding areas.
-Report incidents or concerns to the manager on duty when appropriate.
-Anticipate guest needs and fulfill special requests.
-Assist with other guided adventure activities outside the kids program when needed.
-Clean maintain and properly store all equipment used.
-Report any damage or loss in public areas immediately.
-Use company systems to update activity status complete requests and document notes.
-Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
-Ability to work independently with attention to detail and professionalism.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of guest and company information.
-Strong communication and teamwork skills.
-Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
-Ability to pass a full background check.
Required Qualifications
-Enjoyment of working positively and meaningfully with children.
-Previous experience working with children.
-Hospitality or guest service experience preferred.
-Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
-College level coursework or degree in childcare education or related field preferred.
-Current first aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
-Flexible availability including weekends and holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Sky Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion compensation training and termination.
$30k-39k yearly est. 20d ago
Counselor 3 - UT Saratoga Springs
Presbyterian Church 4.4
Counselor job in Saratoga Springs, UT
Through a professional, private office setting and/or teletherapy, these seasoned professionals provide the highest quality of consultation to ecclesiastical leaders, direct counseling services, community resource development and referral, and support to other staff.
Education: Master's degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology or related degree that leads to clinical licensure.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years post masters' professional experience including Two (2) years post independent licensure. One year of post independent licensure may be replaced by NOJOS and DOC Credentialing for Sensitive Cases Team.
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:
Advanced clinical skills and receptiveness to feedback
Skilled at facilitating skills/treatment groups
Ability to provide clinical supervision of other team members, including those pursuing clinical licensure
Professionalism with great attention to quality and timely notes, consultation, and terminations
Refined consultation skills
Fulfill assignments from agency and regional managers. Examples may include - serve as regional specialist, participate in regional trainings, participate on headquarters committees, etc.
Licensing:
Hold and maintain current independent clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or similar clinical licensure).
May require state licensure for multiple states depending on service area.
Licensure requirements for International Areas will vary by country.
Role Complexities:
Regular interactions/consultations include Bishops, Stake Presidents, Mission Presidents, General Authorities.
Focus is on therapy with little to no case management.
Administration of support programs such as Addiction Recovery.
Note: In North America reports to an Agency or Region Manager; In other Area reports to Area Region Manager.
Time in each responsibility will vary dependent upon location.
50-70% Exceptional Client Services Provider - seasoned professional providing the highest quality, direct clinical care including skills/treatment groups; demonstrates professionalism with great attention to quality and timely notes, consultations, and terminations; fully committed to data security, privacy practices, and organization priorities.
20-30% Team Builder and Contributor - engaged member of the office team who maintains a supportive relationship with all office staff; fully participates in agency council meetings; actively seeks to learn from others; timely response to agency, region, and headquarter needs and expectations. may be assigned to supervise others working on licensure.
10-15% Trusted Collaborator - expert relationship builder, consultant, and collaborator with both ecclesiastical leaders and community resources; committed to strategically develop and fulfill whole service plan.
Up to 5% Professional Development - possesses a powerful intellectual curiosity that fuels a drive for advancing professional development with current modalities that align with organizational values.
$21k-33k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
Hourly Counselor Internship .7375 FTE (716)
Salt Lake City School District
Counselor job in Salt Lake City, UT
Work Calendar: Hourly
FTE: 0.50 (approx 29.5 hours per week)
Contract Status: Non-Contract
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Starting Wage: Hourly Intern $21.14/hr with Bachelors; $23.29/hr with Masters
Salary Schedule/Lane: #20 E/F
Benefits: Not eligible
Priority Screen Date: Close of business on September 22, 2025
Anticipated Start Date: October 2025
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JOB SUMMARY
Under supervision of a certified school counselor, a counselor internship provides support to students in the instructional process with specific responsibility for providing course curriculum, support, information and recommendations to students and parents. Additionally, they assist in the development of goals and plans for growth, achievement, and well-being. School counseling interns assist school counselors in implementing a comprehensive school counseling program based on district goals and objectives. They assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a school's counseling program to meet the individual and diverse needs of all students through individual planning, guidance curriculum, and responsive services.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Enrolled in an accredited master's level school counseling program.
Professional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communications skills; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathetic listening and persuasive speaking skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual - Spanish speaker
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates and collaborates with teachers and other personnel, resource specialists and/or community (e.g. Courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.
Counsels students, parents, and guardians to enhance well-being and student success in school.
Develops a variety of programs for providing information to assist students in difficult situations and successful school transitions.
Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting school, district, and/or State requirements.
Performs essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a threat of harm to self or others.
Attendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Risks found in the typical work environment, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work: however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, etc…
The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call ************.
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Non-Discrimination Statement
No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, **************. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, **************.
$21.1-23.3 hourly 60d+ ago
Youth Advocate Graveyard Ogden Location
Youth Futures
Counselor job in Ogden, UT
Email resume to Justine Murray ****************
Youth Advocate Job Description:
Youth Advocate reports directly to the Program Director or Shelter Supervisor. This position provides direct supervision and assistance toa maximum of 10 homeless youth in the shelter home, individually aged between12 and 18 years old. The position requires the documentation of residentbehaviors and actions using the computer or documentation forms. The positionrequires the flexibility to adjust hours in order to provide coverage on theunit in the absence of other staff as needed. Weekend and holiday hoursincluded.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
-Assist with homework, basic needs, cleaning, and householdchores
-Prepare meals for day and swing shifts
-Transport resident in agency vehicle/van to various communityresources, schools, etc.
-Provide constant supervision of resident behaviors andinteractions at all times
-Assist with morning and bedtime routines
-Encourage socially acceptable habits and behaviors (i.e.personal hygiene and grooming, table manners, etc.)
-Encourage positive relationship building
-Uphold requirements of acceptable group living (i.e. maintainproper stock of food, clean shelter and environment, clean clothes, etc.)
-Other tasks may be assigned such as lawn mowing, shoveling,gardening, painting, moving furniture, and other laborious activity
-Administer CPR/ first aid as needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
-Ability to use and understand the company's hand-offde-escalation behavior management techniques as needed with residents
-Ability to stand from kneeling position without assistance
-Ability to lift 50 pounds
CORECOMPETENCIES
-Setting boundaries and using fair, consistent, and clearexpectations. Not accessing clients through personal social media (Facebook,Instagram, Snapchat, twitter, etc.). Not giving clients' money or personalinformation.
-Sensitivity, awareness, and understanding of the residentneeds, problems, interests, skills, deficiencies, and idiosyncrasies
-Observe, understand, and use group dynamics
-Handle disruptive behaviors in a calm, professional manner
-Utilize behavior management techniques when resident becomesphysically disruptive -Imagine how an action will affect thefuture of a situation
-Recognize and react to various situations quickly and respondaccordingly
-Know whereabouts of residents at all times
-Give full attention and understanding to points being made byresidents; asks questions when appropriate and does not interrupt
-Create engaging activities for the clients to participate inand develop relationships
-Serve as an effective role model
-Use trustworthy, supportive, and youth focused techniques
-Teach and model the adult role such as honesty, individualinitiative, integrity, responsibility, respect for others, respect forproperty, and respect for authority
-Teach and model courtesy, manners, public behavior, meetingpeople, and reliability in school and job situations
-Respect and work effectively with individuals of diversecultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds
Additional Activities
-Co-facilitate psycho-educational groups
-Co-facilitate life skill groups
-Develops team building activities
-Document services
-Teamwork
-Read client and staff logs and checks schedule prior tostarting shift
-Communicate verbally with staff about previous shift
-Support and assist team members in crisis situations
-Attend monthly team meetings
-Take initiative to suggest program improvements
Professionalism and Work Conduct
-Follow policies and procedures to maintain order, includingagencies code of ethics
-Effectively manage own time to get work documentation and jobresponsibilities completed
-Take responsibility for ones actions, job performance, teamdynamics, and client interactions
-Report to work, meetings, and activities prepared and on time
-Maintain confidentiality at all times
-Accept responsibility for agency property and equipment, suchas vehicle use
Professional Development
-Assess performance of self to identity areas of improvementor corrective action
-Recognize own strengths and weaknesses to identify individualdevelopment and career plans
-Utilize supervision as an opportunity for growth anddevelopment; implement feedback and direction from supervisor
-Willingly accept new challenges and adapt to change
-Proactively seek out additional tasks and responsibilities tocomplete
Communication and Documentation
-Record daily documentation of resident behaviors and actionsusing Youth Futures Standards
-Talk to resident and co-workers to convey information so thatothers understand
-Write clearly and succinctly to ensure the appropriatemessage is conveyed
- Use appropriate grammar, tone, sentence structure, etc.
-Communicate pertinent information, such as crisis and safetyissues
-Consistently sign in and out of communication and vehiclelogs
-Follow up when information is unclear; ask questions
-Complete required paperwork accurately and on time
-Effectively utilize agency provided computer to recordresident documentation
Qualifications
-Must be 18 years of age
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of word processing and basic computer functions;intermediate to advanced computer skills required
- Maintain a valid Utah Driver's License with no suspensionsin effect the previous 3 years prior to hire (if operating company vehicles)
- No history of child abuse or neglect
- No sex offender registry listing
-Pass a BCI background check
-Certify on Food Handlers, CPR, and First Aid
Working Conditions
-Exposure to resident behavior problems that may include physicalacting out and requires safe physical management skills
-Exposure to residents with complex mental health issuesand/or disorders
-Exposure to individuals with various states of cleanlinessand hygiene
-Equal opportunity Employer
Part time available starting at $10.00per hour.