• Provide clinical guidance for the Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) staff in connecting youth to available services.
• Represent the Office of Coordinated Care & Regional Supports (CCRS) in meetings relating to youth and their treatment needs.
• Support the Families First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Plan for the State of Utah through coordination of training, implementation and oversight of evidence based practices; PCIT, TF-CBT, DBT, FFT etc.
• Participate in reviews to ensure quality and fidelity of the clinical services delivered throughout the DHHS system.
• Improve the service continuum by identifying gaps in services and coordinating with stakeholders to close gaps.
• Work with private providers to keep youth from being removed prematurely from residential placement.
• Approve or deny placements to ensure youth are receiving clinically indicated services.
• Help the Independent Assessment team with reports when there is an influx of cases, time-off or emergencies; may carry a caseload of up to 4 cases.
• Use both data and experience to drive decisions about service needs. 

• Licensed as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, or have other applicable licensure as a mental health professional
• 3-5 years of experience working in the mental health field
• Experience evaluating diagnostic information and making clinical decisions for placement based on assessed information
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans
• Experience coordinating with other professionals to ensure clients are receiving the correct level of care
• Clinical knowledge of adolescents who require residential-level of care
• Knowledge of criteria for various clinical services; population served, specialties, dosage recommendations and gives clinical recommendations based on that criteria
• Knowledge and understanding of available services for individuals with mental health needs
• Basic understanding about DHHS continuum of care
• Basic understanding of the DHHS system of contracted providers and available treatment options for adolescents
• Good time management and organizational skills

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.

• 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.

• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.

• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. 

  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))

  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.

• Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).

• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service. 

• We have 12 paid holidays.

• Continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.
• This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Licensure is required when job duties are within the scope of practice as defined in UCA 58-60: Mental Health Professional Practice Act.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.