Davis Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Therapist to join the Children, Youth, and Families Mental Health program as a member of the school-based team.

The School-Based Therapist is a licensed mental health professional who provides therapeutic services for youth who are experiencing a variety of behavioral and psychiatric symptoms. Services are mostly provided directly in the school setting and coordinated with the education team; however, some clinic and/or in-home services may be required. This is a part-time year-round position, one to three days per week, up to 29 hours, with services expected to continue through the summer. This position will primarily be working in elementary schools; however, due to potential changes from year to year, the individual must be comfortable working with youth up to the age of 18.

This position has a start date of approximately July 2024.

The School-based Therapist will be responsible for completing these essential job functions:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnosis as appropriate.
• Develop individualized treatment plans consisting of mutually agreed upon goals and objectives and update as needed.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based interventions to decrease symptoms and improve functioning.
• Coordinate with other staff and community agencies as needed to provide effective care.
• Maintain effective working relationships with school personnel.
• Attend school meetings as appropriate (IEP, etc.) and provide clinical recommendations to help clients succeed in school.
• Provide consultation on mental health or behavioral concerns to school personnel as needed.
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and supervision.
• Maintain clinical documentation as required by agency standards.
• Must meet agency productivity standard.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

This position is classified as part-time, non-exempt.

Base Rate
The base rate for fully licensed clinicians is calculated with a starting hourly rate of $35.34 plus credit for years of full-licensure experience as defined below:

• $35.34 to 42.31 per hour is the approved base rate range
• 1% per year for each year of full licensure added to base rate
• $1,500 Spanish-language incentive annual stipend (paid $57.69 bi-weekly) available. Must pass a Spanish assessment.

This is a part-time position, one to three days per week, up to 29 hours per week, and is normally assigned to weekdays. This schedule may require some evening work. DBH reserves the right to require overtime, weekend work, and/or assignment to evening or night shifts, depending upon operational need, some in and out of state travel may be required.

The successful candidate must be licensed as a masters-level clinician in the State of Utah. DBH's preference is to hire a fully-licensed LCSW; however, candidates with an active license in the State of Utah as a CSW, CMHC, ACMHC, or MFT will be considered. Strong preference will also be given to candidates who are bilingual English/Spanish.

Experience in completing behavioral health assessments and providing clinical care to youth and their families is required.

DBH utilizes an electronic medical health records system, so computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office products is required.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.

Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.

The follow skills and abilities are essential for the School-based therapist:

• Clinical expertise in screening, assessments, diagnosis, and crisis intervention.
• Must have skills in working with SED populations, substance use, and with individuals and families undergoing acute episodes of psychiatric distress.
• Demonstrates the skills necessary to motivate and engage youth and their families.
• Considerable knowledge of the techniques and principles of child and family development and family systems theory.
• Considerable knowledge of trauma-informed care, including screening, assessing, and treating from a trauma-informed lens.
• Good organizational and practice management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and community agencies (such as DCFS, juvenile courts, schools, etc.).
• Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work, including evenings.

Part-time positions at DBH are not eligible to participate in the agency's benefits program.

All employees at DBH are eligible to utilize the agency's robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well, access to employee perks, and employee discounts.

Davis Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer.

DBH Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening Disclaimer

Davis Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.

Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.

Further, all employees at DBH must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check as part of DBH's licensing agreement with the State of Utah. Failure to pass either screening will result in the termination of any job offer submitted and/or employment for any individual who has started employment while the criminal background screening is in process. Pending and/or open charges will likely impact a candidate's ability to pass the pre-employment criminal background screening.