School Based Therapist

Description

Odyssey House is seeking a full-time School-based Therapist to join our Youth Outpatient Program!

Summary: You can make a difference in people’s lives and our community! Odyssey House, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is recognized as the best mental health and substance use treatment center in Utah. 

Odyssey House is looking for a School-Based Therapist who will be responsible for providing direct mental health services year-round to K-12 students and their families experiencing behavioral, substance use, and/or mental health difficulties. The therapist must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be proficient, or willing to become proficient, in trauma-informed care. The therapist must have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative and engage in ongoing, approved professional development. The therapist will also provide consultation services to school staff to support the school's students and its overall mental health goals. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!

Odyssey House operates with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support your clinical work. This position is open Monday through Friday during school hours, with a later start time two days a week to accommodate families. 

Job Location: Salt Lake County area

Compensation: 65,000-75,000 / Year

Full-Time Benefits:

• Eligible for NHSC Student loan forgiveness
• $9k per year tuition eligible
• Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
• Monthly incentives and awards
• Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more! 
• Flexible scheduling
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)
• Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year  
• 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
• Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation
• EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days! 
• Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service! 
• On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
• UTA free passes available for your work commute 

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide direct mental health services, including intake assessment, individual/family/group therapy, and crisis intervention to assigned clients.
• Maintain regular contact with the parent/guardian of each client (if appropriate).
• Complete the intake process and assessment. 
• Complete treatment plans, treatment plan updates, and progress notes.
• Furnishes reports/updates to Juvenile Court, DCFS, school principals, school guidance
• counselors, teachers, treatment teams, and other involved agencies.
• Attends regularly scheduled school staff meetings and clinical staff meetings.
• Provides consultation for school staff regarding mental health issues, as needed/requested by staff/administrators.
• Provides complete and timely documentation to support services rendered.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain good public relations with families, referral agencies and other community resources through appropriate organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Willingness to engage and grow in cultural competency.
• Attend professional development to improve therapeutic skills when approved. 
• Must have excellent attendance.
• Be comfortable with working independently and proactively. 
• Other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Current Utah licensure (includes CSWi, CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, CMHC, MFTi, AMFT, LMFT)
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Eligible to work in the USA. 
• Receive a flu shot and a TB test
• Must be able to work one to two evenings per week to accommodate working families.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality resident care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and a valid Utah driver’s license.

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.  

Salary : $9,000