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Behavior Therapist - Help Kids Thrive! (No Nights or Weekends)
Abs Kids
Youth counselor job in West Valley City, UT
Immediate positions available to work with children with autism spectrum disorder and their families!
At ABS Kids we find our purpose in the wow moments our clients experience each day, learning new skills and reaching new goals. Join us as a Behavior Technician and discover wow for yourself in your career path. #WorkInWow
Benefits and Compensation:
$18.50 - $21.00 / hour
Increase for RBT certification
Paid drive time / mileage reimbursement
401(k) plus company match
Paid time off earned for every hour worked!
Paid training
We also support you with:
LAUNCH career path - clear milestones with rewards including bonuses and promotions
Referral bonus program
Free continuing education opportunities
Free CPR and safety training
Employee assistance program including free financial advice, free counseling support, mental health resources
Virtual office connection to hundreds of colleagues nationwide, and fun local events with colleagues in your area
Learn transferable skills which open the door to great careers in behavior health
What You Will Do:
Teach kids while playing, and following a treatment plan specific to that child
Observe, play and collect data so you can write a progress note
Help kids learn essential life skills such as motor skills, social skills, emotional skills and more
Work on goals with child that help shape challenging behaviors into communication skills
Make a difference in the life of a child!
Skills and Qualities We Are Looking For:
Paid prior experience working with kids (i.e. Camp counselor, daycare, nanny, school setting, ABA, etc) preferred
Lots of energy, playful, creative, able to think on your feet
Dependable - someone your client and their family can count on
Ability to constantly get up and down off floor, move quickly
Tech savviness - comfortable learning our data collection software and using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Desire to learn, work independently, and provide the best quality care to our clients
Interested in working with evidence-based methods based in science and proven effective
Who We Are
Its in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.
At ABS Kids we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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$18.5-21 hourly 3d ago
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Licensed Professional Counselor
Headway 4.0
Youth counselor job in Salt Lake City, UT
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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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$58k-105k yearly est. 11d ago
Human Service Worker at CRS - Part Time (Varied Shifts)
Wasatch Behavioral Health 3.5
Youth counselor job in Provo, UT
Join our team at Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-Time Human Service Worker and make a real impact in our Crisis Residential Support Program in Provo, Utah. In this onsite role, you'll use your empathy and problem-solving skills to support clients in a collaborative, caring environment. We offer a competitive pay range of $16.49-$20.90/hour and a workplace focused on innovation, excellence, and client-centered care.
Schedule: Sunday - Saturday (hours and days vary)
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 60d+ ago
Procurement Lead Counsel
Indeed 4.4
Youth counselor job in Salt Lake City, UT
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**Day to Day**
+ Review and draft vendor contracts.
+ Negotiate framework service deals.
+ Advise teams on legal risks.
+ Track contract renewals and terms.
+ Update internal legal policies.
+ Train staff on legal topics.
+ Handle various business projects.
**Responsibilities**
+ Draft and revise vendor deals.
+ Negotiate business contract terms.
+ Support the full contract cycle.
+ Counsel teams on legal risks.
+ Improve legal process workflows.
+ Ensure compliance with new laws.
+ Triage complex legal requests.
**Skills/Competencies**
+ Member of a U.S. state bar.
+ Eight years of legal practice.
+ Solid knowledge of corporate law topics.
+ Excellent negotiation and drafting.
+ Clear writing for all audiences.
+ Manages many tasks with ease.
**Education Requirement** : J.D. degree and member in good standing of any U.S. bar.
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US Remote 156,000 - 217,000 USD per year
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$63k-102k yearly est. 2d ago
Lead Counsel
Remi 4.0
Youth counselor job in Lehi, UT
As Lead Counsel at Remi, you will help build the legal function from the ground up for the world's first three-sided roofing marketplace. You will be the go-to partner to our founders and operators across corporate, commercial, employment, privacy and security, and product questions, shipping pragmatic answers that keep deals moving without slowing the business. If you like ownership, building systems from zero to one, and learning a fascinating industry fast, you will fit right in.
Responsibilities
Be our first line of counsel. Advise executives on day-to-day corporate, commercial, product, and employment issues with clear, business-forward guidance.
Own commercial contracting. Stand up a scalable contracting stack and drive fast, high-quality negotiations with enterprise partners and vendors.
Lead company financings and governance. Manage cap table hygiene, board matters, equity plans, secondary transactions, and future venture or credit rounds with outside counsel.
Support revenue and partnerships. Structure MSAs and SOWs, channel and affiliate arrangements, data-sharing, warranties, and service terms that balance risk and speed.
Manage outside counsel. Set scopes, budgets, and SLAs for specialists, and hold firms accountable.
Privacy, security, and compliance. Partner with Security and Engineering on SOC 2 and ISO efforts, DPAs, data mapping, incident response, marketing claims, and regulatory inquiries.
M&A and strategic projects. Run diligence, term sheets, and integration playbooks as we scale.
Dispute prevention and management. Create practical playbooks for demand letters, pre-litigation resolution, lien and collections, and vendor or customer escalations.
Required Qualifications
6 to 7 years of post-JD experience with substantial emerging companies and venture work and commercial or technology transactions, primarily company-side.
Training at a top startup firm (for example Wilson Sonsini, Cooley, Fenwick, Orrick, Gunderson, Goodwin, Pillsbury) or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated ownership leading Series A or B financings and enterprise commercial negotiations (indemnities, limitation of liability, security exhibits, DPAs).
Strong grasp of cap tables, equity plans, board governance, and secondary transactions.
Comfort building processes and playbooks from scratch and making crisp, risk-calibrated calls in ambiguity.
Excellent written and verbal communication with a calm, practical bedside manner.
Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and eligible for Utah in-house counsel (or willing to pursue the Utah bar).
Benefits
Competitive salary with meaningful equity, real ownership in what you build
Unlimited PTO
5% 401(k) match
100% paid medical and parental leave
$20 per day team lunch stipend
$100 monthly cell phone credit
$104k-151k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Cardiometabolic Care Specialist I - Ecosystem - Salt Lake City Utah
Novo Nordisk 4.9
Youth counselor job in Salt Lake City, UT
About the Department
The Cardiometabolic Care Sales Team is at the forefront of US sales efforts for Novo Nordisk's robust cardiometabolic product portfolio, which includes world-class therapies for treating multi-morbid conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and the reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events. Our ambition is to advance broad cardiometabolic disease management by bringing exciting new therapies to market to improve patient outcomes. As a team member, you will connect therapies to new specialties, build cardiometabolic advocates, and apply learnings that impact local markets and the organization in a cross-collaborative way.
At Novo Nordisk, we create value by having a patient-centered approach and are committed to providing innovation to the benefit of our stakeholders. We focus on personal performance and development and have a culture centered on helping leaders create the conditions for people to be at their best. If you want to join a highly diverse and collaborative team and are ready to take the next step in your career with a company committed to meeting the evolving needs of patients with cardiometabolic diseases, come join us!
The Position
This role serves as the primary representative of Novo Nordisk within a specified geographic area, engaging with selected health systems, key academic centers, specialists, primary care providers, and other stakeholders. The primary objective is to optimize sales and establish Novo Nordisk as a frontrunner in the cardiometabolic care market. The Senior Ecosystem Portfolio Specialist is responsible for achieving sales targets by effectively promoting Novo Nordisk's product portfolio to healthcare providers and influencers involved in purchasing, prescribing, and formulary decisions. Additionally, this position assesses customer needs and recommends the most suitable Novo Nordisk products and services, ensuring adherence to approved guidelines.
Relationships
Externally, the CMCS - Ecosystem maintains relationships with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other key stakeholders within targeted accounts and community advocacy partners. The CMCS - Ecosystem must work collaboratively with all stakeholders who influence business in the local market.
Internally, they report to the District Business Manager. The CMCS - Ecosystem also must work collaboratively work with all internal stakeholders.
Essential Functions
Account Management
Assess and adapt sales and promotion strategies to align with health system account practices, care pathway decisions and managed care impact in the territory
Develop and update annual health system account plans to build lasting relationships and maximize sales outcomes
Cultivate relationships with specialists, key health system decision-makers, and stakeholders, leveraging internal resources to tailor value propositions and address specific needs
Overcome resistance to product prescribing within the health system context, utilizing tailored strategies and research-based account plans
Represent Novo Nordisk at academic institutions to influence residents and fellows, while tailoring selling strategies and establishing effective account routes for sales growth
Business Acumen
Engage broad set of stakeholders
Exhibit strong understanding of health systems and ability to discuss economics of hospital and/or group, including quality metrics, as needed
Ability to view, manipulate and extract actionable insights from data to build and execute a business plan
Manage and prioritize time and resources efficiently to attain maximum results in the sales territory with limited supervision
Manage time and tasks to achieve maximum customer effect and sales volume
Utilize discretionary budget for maximum impact on sales
Clinical Understanding
Deep understanding of cardiometabolic disease state and patient population
Identify differentiating profiles between competing products
Inform health system decision makers, influencers and stakeholders. Hospital faculty, medical students, residents, interns as well as attending physicians, nurse practitioners and pharmacy personnel about the use of Novo Nordisk's portfolio of products for care of diabetes, including the approved uses and advantages of Novo Nordisk's products and services for their patients
Maintain knowledge of the most recent clinical studies to inform customers and address questions, concerns, and objections to the use of Novo Nordisk's products
Participate in company-sponsored and/or company-approved training programs to constantly improve knowledge of Novo Nordisk's products and competitive products
Understand how products address clinical needs
Selling Skills
Anticipate and respond to customers objections, problems, and concerns
Ask customer to commit to next actionable step on every call
Functions as a high-level contributor at meetings, conventions, training programs, and displays
Communicate activity in the territory by completing monthly reports and other reports as appropriate
Contribute to the company's sales goals
Describe and market Novo Nordisk's cardiometabolic product portfolio, emphasizing their features, benefits, imperatives, and which products are best suited for specific patient profiles or circumstances
Establish call continuum working with internal stakeholders regarding all relevant parties assigned to health system
Estimate the level of investment, time, human resources, and funds needed to achieve the maximum return
Facilitate as appropriate other field force customer engagement as needed
Identify, understand, and evaluate the needs of the targeted accounts and increase sales of Novo Nordisk's products by tailoring the approach for each call on each customer to achieve maximum results
Implement and manage special marketing and other programs and special projects
Notify field sales management of any/all account programs or initiatives that could directly or indirectly effect or impact field sales activity
Recommend sales and marketing strategies based on evaluation of customer needs, dynamics, trends, and competitors' products or services
Sell and promote Novo Nordisk's cardiometabolic portfolio and services with a focus on endocrinologists, primary care physicians, institutions, discharge planners and other key personnel who make or influence at the health system's prescribing decisions to include large scale presentations to external customers
Work with Ecosystem Manager to identify and anticipate potential trends, changes to health system conditions and areas of opportunity and incorporate into the district business plan
Work with Ecosystem Manager to most effectively leverage marketing materials and product information to sell and promote Novo Nordisk's products
Physical Requirements
Driver must maintain a valid driver's license. Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or equivalent degree, and/or Pharm D required
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant pharmaceutical sales, marketing, medical or healthcare industry experience required Previous leadership experience in a clinical, medical or healthcare setting may be substituted as appropriate
Demonstrated ability to drive sales in multiple business channels
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making ability
Expert knowledge of cardiometabolic disease state and Novo Nordisk's products is needed
Intermediate computer skills required (Windows Word and Excel); prior computer experience using sales data/call reporting software preferred
Must be a self-starter and be able to evaluate options and make decisions on your own with minimal supervision
Must maintain a valid driver's license
This position is part of a job family. Title and level within the job family are evaluated based on a number of factors, such as years of experience, scope of work, proficiency, and business need. Candidates will be assessed for the most appropriate title and level within the job family during the recruitment process. The base range of pay for each title in this job family are as follows:
CMCS I - ECO - $86,000 to $106,000
CMCS II - ECO - $115,000 to $138,000
Sr. CMCS - ECO - $128,000 to $156,000
In addition, this position is eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.
Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.
Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
We're not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at **************. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
$115k-138k yearly 45d ago
Youth Worker / On-Call part time temporary
Salt Lake County (Ut 4.0
Youth counselor job in South Salt Lake, UT
Performs shelter and crisis intakes. Orients youth to agency policies, programs, and expectations. Monitorsyouth, participates in recreational and educational activities, supervises daily hygiene and chores,prepares meals, and provides crisis intervention.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associates degree from an accredited college or university, OR an equivalent combination of related educationand experience working with youth in a counseling and/or group home setting that is equivalent to two (2)years of full-time experience.
Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will besubject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcoholand drug testing.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must successfully pass an initial criminalbackground check as well as every one year (1) thereafter by the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI).
A valid Driver's License issued by the State of Utah is required to transport children using County vehicles.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this positionand 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 reasonableaccommodation.• Provides ongoing structured, stable, and interactive environment for children.• Assists with daily living and hygiene needs.• Addresses children's daily physical and emotional needs.• Provides appropriate supervision based on child's safety needs.• Documents all pertinent information in individual client's online records as per agency policy. Generates,reviews, and maintains Medical Administration Record for all client medications.• Coordinates with agency staff, case workers, and physicians to meet clients' clinical and medical needs.• Maintains professional demeanor, complies with agency policies and procedures, maintains Pledge of Confidentiality, and adheres to Providers Code of Conduct.• Checks youth belongings for weapons or contraband and confiscates unsafe or illegal materials.• Provides a safe, clean, and fair environment by engaging and monitoring youth to promote cooperation andcompliance. Attends to potentially dangerous situations including facility and equipment damage.• Provides transportation to youth to various locations in the community to assist in their service needs andreturn home arrangements.• Contacts parents/legal guardians and schedules appointments with clinical specialists; initiates referrals toneeded community resources when appropriate, including follow up contracts.• Interfaces with law enforcement, Division of Child and Family Services, Juvenile Justice Services or otherreferring parties and community partners to obtain pertinent information.• Provides information and assistance to clients and the public regarding community resources.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:• Trauma-informed care practices• Working with children from diverse backgrounds• Behavior management and crisis intervention methods• Strong computer skills• Child and adolescent development and behavior• Laws and agencies related to youth intervention and child protection
Skills and Abilities to:• Interact professionally with the public and community partners• Offer culturally sensitive care for youth in a residential setting• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing• Receive and appropriately retain confidential information• Use good judgement to respond effectively in crisis situations
WORKING CONDITIONS
Will work with youth and deal with certain working conditions that may cause exposure to biohazards such ashuman waste and vomit. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
Will be required to work holidays, nights, and weekends as needed.
$30k-35k yearly est. Auto-Apply 39d ago
Geneva Center: Youth Mentor
Telos 4.6
Youth counselor job in Vineyard, UT
Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION: Mentor
TIME COMMITMENT: 24-40 hours a week
SCHEDULE: Tue/Thu/Sat & Alt. Sundays shift or PRN
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor
Job Type: At-Will Employee
Pay: Starting $17+ an hour, based on training, education, and experience
A Mentor is directly responsible for the physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, educational, social, safety and security needs of each student, and to work together with other staff as a team
Duties and Responsibilities:
Becoming competent in all Mentor Essentials
Obtaining and maintaining required certifications such as CPI, CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers, Telos Employee Handbook, etc.
Establishing healthy relationships and boundaries with students assigned to your Q
Performing assigned “eyes-on-student” Q15 checks, and documenting checks immediately
Coaching and Assisting students to achieve their daily basics (Cooperation, Care, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility)
Coaching and Assisting students in the accomplishment of daily chores and hygiene by working beside them, giving them support, and holding them accountable
Coaching and Assisting students with Geneva program requirements, policies, and procedures
Enforcing rules and statuses while on shift - do not hand this off to the next shift
Monitoring and carrying out consequences under the direction of the Shift Supervisor
Handing off a clean, organized, and presentable House to the next shift
Attending the Passdown Meeting, reviewing the Q's and schedules, and completing Daily Charting for Q students on before the end of shift, and IR's as required
Supporting and assisting other Telos departments in their duties (Clinical, Nursing, Telos Academy, Maintenance, Transports, PrTMS, Food Prep, etc.)
Participating on assigned committees or special assignments
Assisting with AWOLS, whether or not on shift
Calling Support Teams, and initiating and participating in CPI compliant therapeutic holds and restraints
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Exceptional relationship skills
Executive Function Skills
Dependable, reliable, accountable
Ability to maintain and hold appropriate boundaries
Ability to receive and carry out instruction and coaching
Genuine care and concern for others
$17 hourly 17d ago
Youth Mentor - 2025
Discovery Ranch
Youth counselor job in Mapleton, UT
Discovery Ranch, a leading residential treatment center for boys aged 13-18 in Utah, is seeking Youth Mentors to join our team. As a Youth Mentor, you will have the opportunity to work with our students, helping them to develop new skills and advance their personal growth. You will be part of a supportive team of experienced professionals who are committed to helping young boys heal mentally, physically, and emotionally. Discovery Ranch combines the power of traditional and experiential therapies, including equine therapy and horsemanship programs, to create a clinically sophisticated, relationship-based setting that promotes growth and healing.
Responsibilities
Monitor the students' daily routines and chores.
Attend and facilitate experiential activities, group therapy sessions and outdoor recreational activities.
Assist students with their academic and extracurricular goals.
Help manage and document behavioral issues and progress.
Provide support to students and their families.
Maintain a safe and positive environment for the students.
Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students, and respond to emergencies as needed
Collaborate with other professionals as part of the treatment team.
Help teach values such as Responsibility, Grit, Honesty, Respect, Courage, Kindness, and Accountability to students
Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain a high standard of care for students
Full or part time hours | $16-17/hour BOE
Swing Shifts:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 2:30-11pm + 2 Sundays a month 4-11pm
Tuesday & Thursday 2:30-11pm, Saturday 4-11pm + 2 Sundays a month 4-11pm
Located in Mapleton, Utah.
Entry level with opportunity to advance
Flexible schedule options
Gain professional behavioral and mental health experience
Help teenagers in need
Requirements
Must be able to pass a background check
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
Must be able to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Ability to respond effectively and efficiently in crisis situations
Passionate about working with young people and helping them to achieve their full potential.
A bachelor's degree in a related field (such as social work, psychology, or counseling) is preferred but not required
Experience working with teenagers or in a related field is preferred
Must be able to pass motor vehicle record check
First Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available for full-time employees after probationary period
Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Benchmark Awards Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Free meals while working
Participation in high-adventure activities with students
Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account
Beautiful, dynamic, and vast work environment: 22 acres of gorgeous, landscaped ranch with diverse houses, school classrooms, a gym, horses, and baby calves
A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
A few hours from many world-class ski resorts
$16-17 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Youth Engagement Specialist - Francis Peak
Mercy Housing 3.8
Youth counselor job in Kaysville, UT
At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.
The Youth Engagement Specialist develops and/or conducts specialized programs for residents ages 2-23, implementing plans developed by the residents and Resident Services staff. Assists in monitoring outcomes of programs and makes adjustments as needed. Collaborates with community partners involved in program development and service provision.
We encourage candidates with lived experience to apply. This is an on-site position.
Francis Peak View is an affordable housing community for low-income families and individuals.
Pay: $20-22.50/hour, dependent on experience.
Benefits
* Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision
* 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
* 403b + match
* Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
* Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
* Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
* Paid Volunteer Time
* Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
* Paid Life Insurance
* Free Employee Assistance Plan
* Free Basic Dental
* Pet Insurance options
Duties
* Work with site team and residents to develop and implement focused programs to serve youth ages that can range from 2-23.
* Coordinate all phases of implementing programs at the site.
* Establish and maintain linkages with neighborhood and community providers to maximize utilization of resources.
* Create and maintain a safe and attractive environment for program activities.
* Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Experience planning and implementing programs.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with disadvantaged youth.
* College level coursework and/or teaching experience in a related field a plus.
* Spanish/English bilingual.
Knowledge and Skills
* Listen actively and work collaboratively; good interpersonal skills.
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Be flexible, resourceful, creative, and able to take initiative.
* Basic computer skills: Word required, Excel, Publisher, and Internet desired.
Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
$20-22.5 hourly 4d ago
Youth Advocate - On Call / PRN
Volunteers of America, Utah 3.6
Youth 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
About
Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Volunteers of America, Utah's mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about making a difference, including individuals with lived experience, to apply.
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
Youth Mentor- PT/Flexible Weekend shifts
Maple Lake Academy 3.4
Youth counselor job in Spanish Fork, UT
Job DescriptionSalary: $16-$18/hourly DOE and education
***Great for those looking for experience in related field of study for Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling***
WHO WE ARE
Maple Lake Academy for Boys is a residential treatment center for adolescents (boys 13 to 18) on the autistic spectrum. Our students are high functioning dealing with deficits in social skills, life skills, inability to understand their own emotions or put their emotions into words. We provide a safe and nurturing home like environment for our students to learn skills that push them in the areas mentioned above. Our team works with our client population daily, hands on, and in one-on-one situations.
Maple Lake Academy setsourselves apart in the mental-health industry by using an
attachment-based
approach, focusing on relationship building and modeling what healthy, secure relationships look and feel like. We seek to create a safe environment for students and employees to learn, grow, develop, explore, make mistakes, and build lasting impactful relationships with those around them.
Description:
We are looking for confident individuals who have experience working with youth. Must have the ability to be flexible, patient and not take things personally. Great experience for those looking for a career working in psychology, social work, education/special education, or those who have a special interest in helping others. Experience preferred either working with youth or in working with those who have autism spectrum disorder but not necessary. We train all of our employees.
Benefits and Perks
Immersive experience working with teens in the autism spectrum
Hands-on experience in related field of study for Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling
Internship credit
Full training provided in-house
A very collaborative team between all departments, including Therapists, Teachers and other Administrative Staff
Close teamwork among all staff
A positive and supportive working environment
Great work-life balance
Employee activities and company parties throughout the year
Competitive pay
Opportunities for growth inside our organization (many of our current Therapists and Administrative Staff started as Youth Mentors)
Schedule:
Must be willing to pick up at 1-2 shifts a week. Must be willing to help out on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday as they become available.
Great way to pick your own schedule week to week. Very flexible. We post the positions needed and you sign up for shifts as they come open.
Once trained and familiar with the program flexible shifts could turn in to a set day(s) each week.
Varies and is flexible based on your availability
Great for students who have a busy school schedule
Shift are either 7AM to 3PM, or 3PM to 11PM
Some needs may be short 4 hours shifts (this is all based on need and your schedule)
Full Shifts (8 hours)
Part-Time and On-Call position
Qualifications and Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
21 years or older (to be able to drive company vehicles)
Acceptable Driving Record
Ability to pass a criminal background check upon accepting an offer
Duties
Attend shift meetings once a week.
Drive company vehicles to transport students to and from appointments and activities
Attend monthly company training (minimum requirement is at last one each quarter)
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for clients
Implement therapeutic interventions for each client
Provide structure, implement rules, implement time management, help with ADLs, help clients process feelings/emotions
Dependable, reliable, receive and carry out instruction, and genuinely care for others
Work in the classroom helping clients stay on task and move forward in assignments
Observe and monitor behavior and have the ability to chart on those observations in a professional and subjective manner
Support your shift and the supervisor of that shift
Ensure that the clients are keeping a clean home environment
Take seriously the training program and is eager to learn and grown in your position as a mentor.
Have the ability to pay attention to details and be aware of what is going on around you at all times
Be aware of the Success program and how to implement it within the residential department while on shift with the clients
Be able to keep personal feelings and emotions from influencing decisions around clients treatment
Be receptive to constructive feedback and training
Keep track of clients and know where they are at all times
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications
Become trained and maintain current certification in Positive Control Systems
Basic computer skills necessary to navigate employee portal and complete electronic documentation on client care
All other duties as assigned
An ATTACHMENT Approach
Most youth residential treatment programs use a behavioral approach to therapeutic and residential support, but we set ourselves apart for our students by using an
attachment-based
approach. Everything we do is through the lens of attachment theory. As a member of the MLA team, you'll get great training in attachment styles, and how to best help teens in our program to build healthy relationships with themselves, their peers, and caregivers. Additionally, we focus on helping students identify the core issues behind their behaviors and thoughts, and then how to address those core needs. We seek to create a safe environment for students and employees to learn, grow, develop, explore, make mistakes, and build lasting impactful relationships with those around them.
The Maple Lake Academy Team
While being part of the MLA team, you'll work with a talented group of mentors and professionals who are first and foremost dedicated to the well-being of our clients. You will receive both structured and on-the-job training, and have opportunities to learn about our Attachment Theory approach to care, where the focus is always on building trusting and safe relationships. We value our employees and do our best to create a rewarding and appreciative environment. You can also have opportunities for future advancements.
Open until:Filled
Position Starts:available immediately
Interested applicants should apply to this posting, and you can expect an immediate email notification upon receipt of your application. Our hiring managers will reach out to candidates who appear to meet our needs within a few business days. If you don't see any emails come through upon submitting the application, or are awaiting a response from the hiring managers, check your SPAM folder. Sometimes emails from our application system get sent there.
$16-18 hourly 12d ago
Youth Mentor
Oasis Ascent
Youth counselor job in Provo, UT
Oasis Ascent, a short-term residential treatment program for teenagers located in Provo, Utah, is seeking a Youth Mentor. In this role, you will work closely with adolescent residents to provide guidance, support, and mentorship as they navigate their way to recovery. At Oasis Ascent, we take adolescent mental health seriously and we strive to provide the highest quality of care to our clients. As a Youth Mentor, you will be an integral part of our team, working closely with clinicians, case managers, and support staff to ensure that our clients receive the care and support they need.
Responsibilities
Build rapport with adolescent residents and provide emotional support as needed.
Assist with daily routines, ensuring that residents are following their treatment plans and meeting established goals.
Facilitate and participate in group and individual activities that align with residents' treatment plans.
Model appropriate behavior and life skills, reinforcing positive behavior and redirecting negative behavior.
Maintain accurate and updated records of residents' progress, ensuring that all necessary documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Collaborate with other members of the treatment team including clinicians, case managers, and support staff to ensure that residents receive comprehensive and effective care.
Attend and participate in trainings and meetings as required.
Participate and engage with students in the Academic Process
Part time | Pay starting at $16/hour BOE | Shift options below
Morning Shifts:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7 AM - 3 PM + 2 Sundays a month 7 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7 AM - 3 PM + 2 Sundays a month 7 AM - 3 PM
Swing Shifts:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 2:45 - 11 PM + 2 Sundays a month 2:45 PM - 11 PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:45 - 11 PM + 2 Sundays a month 2:45 PM - 11 PM
Located in Provo, Utah
Requirements
Prior experience working with adolescents in a mental health or residential treatment setting. (Preferred but not required)
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings as needed.
Able to pass all required background checks and drug screenings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of adolescent development and common mental health disorders.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continued professional development & certification opportunities
Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands
A few hours or less from Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
A few hours from many world-class ski resorts
$16 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Child Life Specialist Emergency Department
IHC Health Services 4.4
Youth counselor job in Lehi, UT
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. Click on the video link below to see "A Day in the Life of a Child Life Specialist"$3000 Sign-On Bonus for new hires.Posting Specifics
Pay Rate: Based on experience.
Shift Details: Full-time (36 hrs/wk)
Rotating schedule with another ED Child Life Specialist.
Week 1 & 3: Sun, Wed, Sat
Week 2 & 4: Sun, Wed, Fri for the rotating schedule.
Shifts are 10-hours, with flexibility to work up to 36-hours for position. Rotating holiday coverage.
Department: Child Life at Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi Campus
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) is required within 15 months of hire.
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
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:
Primary Childrens at Lehi
Work City:
Lehi
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
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 10d ago
Behavioral Health Claims Specialist
Threshold Billing Solutions
Youth counselor job in Sandy, UT
Job DescriptionThreshold Billing Solutions is actively seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Claims Specialist to join our Claims and Verification of Benefits team. This role is crucial in analyzing and following up on behavioral health claims to ensure timely and appropriate reimbursement.
As a Claims Specialist, you will serve as an advocate for behavioral health facilities, managing the full claims lifecycle, including submission, follow-up, denial resolution, and verification of patient eligibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Claims Management: Handle the submission, status updates, and resolution of Commercial, Medicaid, and Government behavioral health claims.
Claim Status Tracking: Ensure timely follow-up on submitted claims, meeting established productivity goals.
Denial Resolution: Identify and resolve denied or rejected claims, providing feedback on recurring issues to improve processes.
Medical Records Submission: Collect and submit medical records to insurance companies as needed.
Patient Eligibility Verification: Confirm coverage for new patients and communicate eligibility statuses.
Collaboration: Work closely with behavioral health facilities, insurance companies, and credentialing departments to resolve billing inquiries.
Qualifications:
Experience with insurance claims for behavioral health, including Medicaid and Commercial payers.
Ability to maintain detailed notes and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with online clearinghouses and claims software is a plus.
Join a company that values teamwork, integrity, and professional growth. Apply today to become part of a team that makes a difference in behavioral health care.
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$35k-54k yearly est. 7d ago
Youth Mentor (Spence-Eccles)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake 3.5
Youth counselor job in Salt Lake City, UT
Job Description
Title: Youth Development Professional (YDP) Reports to: Program Director Salary Range: $15-$17 - DOE Hours and schedule: 25 hours per week Mon-Fri, part-time, Mon-Thurs 1:45pm-6:30pm, Fridays 12:00pm-6:30pm
JOB SUMMARY:
Youth Development Professionals (YDP) facilitate fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities for youth and teens from diverse backgrounds. Using our three priority outcomes - academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles - as a guide, Youth Development Professionals run programs, offer support, and ensure that every Club Member has an
Optimal Club Experience
that sets them up for lifelong success.
Successful YDPs have a passion for serving others and contributing to the well-being of the community at large. Youth Development Professionals have the ability to connect with young people and offer supportive relationships. They are team players willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that Club Members are safe, recognized, and given the opportunity to learn new skills.
The Perks!
Monday-Friday work schedule, no late nights or weekends required, great for student/work/life balance
PTO/Floating Holidays available after the first 90 days of employment
Paid day off for your birthday - because YDPs should have some fun too!
Professional development; mentorship with industry leaders, organization-wide training and professional development scholarships
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Plan and implement daily group activities with youth ages 5-12, or 13-18
Transport youth in Club vehicles (school pick-ups, fieldtrips, etc.)
Ensure engagement and promote consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities
Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, and role modeling to support their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement, and academic progress
Provide active supervision, continually interacting with all members
Submit regular lesson plans, attendance sheets, and other paperwork responsibilities
Plan special events, such as guest speakers, performances, or field trips
Abide by and carry out safety policies and procedures
Attend local trainings
Needed Knowledge:
Ability to work in high-energy, loud, and active settings with large groups of youth and teens
Ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them in a detailed, timely manner
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with Club Members, peers, parents, community leaders, etc.
Self-motivated, and comfortable with both independent and collaborative processes
Strong group management skills
Requirements:
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, MVR check, and drug screening.
21 years and over (to meet driving requirements), and be willing and able to drive 15-passenger vans
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake, diversity is the heart and soul of our history, the populations we serve, and our mission. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that does not discriminate against any protected characteristic or other aspect that makes an individual unique. Our greatest strength comes from the insights, experiences, and knowledge from all people.
If at any point in the application and interview process, you require reasonable accommodation please contact our Human Resource Department at ***************.
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
$15-17 hourly 15d ago
Child Life Specialist
University of Utah Health
Youth 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
Family Advocate
Utah Community Action 4.1
Youth counselor job in Salt Lake City, UT
Utah Community Action of Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking to hire a full-time Family Advocate. The position would require regular travel to Salt Lake and Tooele area classrooms. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
The Family Advocate position offers a competitive wage of $25.94 per hour. We also provide generous benefits, which include:
* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* A flexible spending account (FSA)
* A healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match
* A 401(k) plan with a 5% match
* Voluntary Short and company-paid long-term disability insurance
* Voluntary Accident insurance
* Company-paid Life insurance
* 11 paid holidays
* Paid time off (PTO) between Christmas and New Year's
* Up to 192 hours of paid time off each year
* An hour of paid time every Friday for self-care
Are you looking for a job where you genuinely look forward to coming to work every day? If so, apply today!
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of children and families? We seek a dedicated, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a diverse, community-centered environment. In this vital role, you'll have the opportunity to support families from all backgrounds, connect them to essential health and social services, and play a key part in promoting children's well-being and school readiness. If you're motivated by meaningful work, enjoy building strong relationships, and excel at managing responsibilities with care and efficiency, we invite you to apply and become a valued part of our team.
Travel Required
* Travel is required for in-state and local training, and some may also be necessary for training outside the state. Staff may be required to travel to home visits, outreach sites, and training courses in their own vehicle. Reimbursement is available.
* Participates in community outreach and assists with recruitment strategies, which may include events held on evenings and/or weekends.
Required Education and Experience
* A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human or Family Services, or Psychology is required.
* Two years of related experience are required
* Must be able to write and verbally communicate in English
Preferred Education and Experience
* Head Start experience
* Bilingual in languages spoken by families served by UCA
The Agency is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons. It is dedicated to the following practices: To recruit, employ, train, and promote persons for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions, veteran, genetic information, military service, immunity status or other protected-group status and to base decisions regarding applicants and employees on an individual's job-related qualifications and other relevant and lawful factors.
$25.9 hourly 4d ago
Crisis/Intake Counselor
Ascent Behavioral Hospital
Youth counselor job in Millcreek, UT
Job Title: Crisis/Intake Counselor
Department: Admissions / Utilization Review Reports To: UR / Admissions Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full-Time 12 hour shifts, 3-4 days per week
About Ascent Behavioral Hospital
At Ascent Behavioral Hospital, we provide compassionate care, helping adolescents navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation in a supportive and safe environment. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to adolescents who are in need of our services. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, respect, and excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and safety.
Position Summary
The Crisis/Intake Counselor plays a critical frontline role in the psychiatric hospital admission and discharge process. This position serves as an initial point of contact for individuals, families, and referral sources seeking psychiatric services. The Crisis Coordinator conducts mental health assessments, responds to crisis calls, supports verification of benefits (VOBs), and collaborates closely with clinical, nursing, utilization review, and discharge planning teams to ensure appropriate level-of-care determinations and smooth transitions into and out of treatment.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, organization, and the ability to engage effectively with individuals and families during periods of acute emotional distress. The Crisis Coordinator must be a licensed therapist and is expected to function with professionalism, empathy, and a clear understanding of psychiatric admissions and continuity-of-care processes (training provided).
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Serves as a clinical contact for incoming admissions inquiries, crisis calls, and referrals.
Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments to evaluate clinical presentation, safety risks, and appropriateness for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
Responds to individuals and families in crisis with professionalism and empathy, utilizing trauma-informed principles.
Provides clear information to families and referral sources regarding services provided, admissions criteria, and next steps toward admission, as appropriate.
Processes and supports insurance Verification of Benefits (VOBs) in collaboration with the UR/Admissions team.
Collaborates with Utilization Review staff to support authorization, clinical documentation, and payer communication as needed.
Coordinates closely with nursing, therapy, psychiatry, and leadership teams to support timely and appropriate admissions.
Assists with discharge-related coordination by supporting referrals, continuity-of-care planning, and communication with outpatient providers, when appropriate.
Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe, ethical, and clinically appropriate patient placement decisions.
Supports hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and Joint Commission standards related to admissions, documentation, and patient safety.
Essential Functions
Performs clinical assessments and level-of-care recommendations for prospective patients.
Manages a high volume of phone calls, emails, and referrals while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
Communicates effectively with families, referral sources, payers, and internal hospital teams.
Applies sound clinical judgment when assessing risk, assuring safety, and evaluating appropriateness for admission.
Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and hospital privacy standards.
Supports the admissions-to-discharge continuum by facilitating smooth handoffs between departments.
Navigates crisis situations calmly and professionally while supporting distressed individuals and families.
Core Competencies
Clinical Judgment: Demonstrates sound assessment skills and appropriate level-of-care decision-making.
Crisis Intervention: Effectively engages individuals and families during periods of emotional distress.
Communication: Communicates clearly, compassionately, and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
Organization & Time Management: Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced admissions environment.
Collaboration: Works effectively with clinical, nursing, UR, and administrative teams.
Customer/Family Focus: Builds trust and provides supportive guidance during high-stress situations.
Adaptability: Adjusts to changing clinical, operational, and census-related demands.
Qualifications
Required:
Current, active clinical licensure in the State of Utah (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or equivalent).
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and families in crisis.
Comfort with clinical assessments and admissions coordination.
Ability to pass a federal background check.
Preferred:
Prior experience in psychiatric hospital admissions, intake, or crisis assessment.
Experience in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatric, and/or acute care settings.
Familiarity with insurance verification, utilization review, and/or payer authorization processes.
Knowledge of adolescent mental health and family systems.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Ability to sit and/or work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to manage emotionally demanding situations involving individuals in crisis.
Work may involve high-volume phone communication and time-sensitive decision-making.
Benefits
Why Join Ascent Behavioral Hospital?
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in adolescent mental health.
Supportive, mission-driven culture with a focus on teamwork and growth.
Competitive compensation and benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO).
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Clear career advancement pathways within the hospital system.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today to join a team dedicated to excellence in mental health care.
Ascent Behavioral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EEO Statement
Ascent Behavioral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the hospital.
Ascent Behavioral Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ascent Behavioral Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Ascent Behavioral Hospital expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Ascent Behavioral Hospital employees to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
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Family Services Specialist
Centro de La Familia de Utah 3.5
Youth counselor job in Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time Description
Exciting Opportunity: Family Services Specialist
Join our team as a Family Services Specialist! Under the dynamic leadership of our center manager, you'll spearhead family partnership activities, fostering collaborative community ties. Your pivotal role ensures the success of our agency and Head Start program, supporting families and enhancing children's school readiness. Be a catalyst for positive change!
Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of the family partnerships area for the center in accordance with the Head Start Act, Head Start Performance Standards, and best practices in family services.
Actively implement the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework (PFCE) in building relationships with families that support family well-being, strong parent-child relationships, and ongoing learning and development of parents and children.
Develop mutually respectful, positive, goal-oriented family partnership agreements to promote parent-child relationships and family well-being.
Respect and respond appropriately to the culture, language, values, and family structures of each family served.
Support families' learning in safety, health, mental health, financial stability, life goals, and aspirations. Assist parents and families to advance their own learning interests through education, training, and /or other experiences that support their parenting, career, and life goals.
Enhance parent-child relationships and support parents' role as the first and lifelong educators of their children. Work with teachers to assist parents and families to observe, guide, promote, and participate in the everyday learning of children at home, school, and in their communities.
About Us:
At Centro de la Familia, we are not just educators; we are dream builders. Our warm, vibrant environment is designed to cultivate curious minds, explore boundless possibilities, and create lasting memories. We believe that every child is a unique story waiting to be written.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field is strongly preferred. At a minimum, the applicant must be willing to obtain a Family Development Credential within 12 months of hire. Bilingual Spanish-English requiered. Physical requirements include extended periods of time sitting or standing, ability to lift 50 lbs., ability to stoop, bend, and perform other actions commonly associated with caring for young children and infants and visiting families.
Why You'll Love It Here
We are passionate about our work and the incredible children and families we have the privilege to support. We have been dedicated to Community and Family Engagement since 1975, have been operating Head Start Programs since 1991, and have experience managing programs in challenging, isolated, and underserved areas. Our curricula and programs are rooted in science, and we are committed to the professional growth of minority communities. Plus, our team includes bilingual and bicultural staff to ensure inclusive and culturally sensitive care.
Let us build a brighter future together! Apply today!
Salary Description $16.81 - $22.69 per hour
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