Clinical Therapist - Valor

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Clinical Therapist - Valor

Description

At First Step House
, "We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery," and we are dedicated to this mission.

We are hiring a full-time Clinical Therapist (Social Work) in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a fantastic sign-on Bonus and Relocation Package!

The Therapist provides a full spectrum of clinical services within the scope of his/ her/their licensure. These services range from mental-health therapy to case management. The Therapist is responsible for providing the highest possible care to every client served. This role can be complex as therapists must navigate between varying interests. For example, while client advocacy and rapport must be priorities, consideration must be given to the interests of funders, legal entities, and other stakeholders.

This role requires strong collaborative skills, as therapists work with various teams, including treatment teams and legal entities. The Therapist assists the Program Manager and Director of Mental Health Treatment Services in other administrative tasks and works in concert with the priorities of the Senior Management Team, the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. Strong interpersonal boundaries and a clear understanding of ethical responsibilities are a necessity for this position.

The overall goals of this position are to (a) provide high-quality care for clients, (b) provide a high level of customer service for funders, clients, and other stakeholders, and (c) provide support for the clinical and administrative teams.

Are you tired of working 40+ hours per week? Join our team and enjoy a standardized 36-hour work week with no change in pay!.

• Pay Ranges from $ 70,500 - 85,000 per year
• Relocation package and sign-on bonus
• Licensure requirements: MSW, CSW, ACMHC, LMFT, CMHC, or LCSW

Our full-time benefits include:

• Robust paid time off program with enhanced benefits as you grow with us
• 15 paid holidays annually, including your birthday
• 401(k) employer matching
• Opportunity for annual merit increase and annual bonus

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Responsible for understanding and demonstrating outward mindset in work duties and interactions.
• Performs initial and ongoing treatment planning in collaboration with the client and the treatment team.
• Liaises with Valor House and VA teams to coordinate the greatest degree of care possible for Veteran clients and residents.
• Works in collaboration with Valor House case managers to ensure additional entitlements and services are procured for Veteran clients.
• Utilizes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 TR to render diagnoses, when appropriate.
• Facilitates addiction-related psychotherapy groups.
• Performs regular individual-therapy sessions for clients with substance-use disorders and comorbid mental health issues.
• At a minimum, is competent in providing substance-abuse treatment, group therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran

Do you love helping others? Are you excited to work for an organization that is continuously voted as a Top Work Place by the staff? First Step House is looking to hire individuals who are driven to provide the best client experience possible. If you are a results-driven, passionate person, who enjoys challenges and the rewards that come from them, we’d love to hear from you.

Underlying all that we do at First Step House is a deep regard for the person. Many of our clients arrive at our doorstep with very little resources, lack of family support, and numerous barriers to overcome. They are individuals who have been stigmatized and marginalized by our society. Our task is to afford our clients respect, opportunity, and hope. It is our…