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University of Utah Health GME Wellness Specialist in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Overview
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, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is a part of the Graduate Medical Education Wellness Office and will support our mission of ensuring that residents and fellows remain physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually healthy while completing their training. This position supports both prevention and recovery efforts for our trainees. Prevention work includes developing workshops on personal wellness, running debrief groups, working with resident and faculty Wellness Champions, and developing programs to decrease physician burnout and improve interpersonal and communication skills. Therapy activities include individual, group and couples counseling. The position is full-time with benefits and reports to the GME Director of Wellness.
Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system.
Responsibilities
Works closely with the director and coordinator to develop preventative programing to decrease the frequency of burnout while enhancing the mental health and wellness of our trainee population.
Collaborates with Program Directors and Wellness Champions to ascertain and meet the wellness needs of training programs.
Works closely with the Ideals Committee to create an environment where all trainees thrive.
Positively contribute to the culture of wellbeing at the institution by fostering collaborative and open environment and actively participate in initiatives that enhance the overall growth of trainees.
May work with Resident Interest Groups to promote wellness and interpersonal and communication skills programming.
Provides/arranges wellness training for faculty, staff and residents.
Facilitates the residents’ access to medical and mental health services.
Provides short term individual and couples therapy to trainees. Provides referrals to specialty care.
May participate on various committees to ensure that the resident wellness perspective is articulated, when appropriate.
Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to develop innovative wellness programming and prevention work.
Ability to provide high quality mental health treatment to physicians in training.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
Two years directly related experience.
Experience with outreach and wellness programing.
Licenses Required
One of the following
Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
Current license to practice as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of Utah.
Current Utah License to practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
- Experience working with physicians or in a medical environment.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.
Physical Requirements
Listening, Sitting, Speaking, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 72954
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule M-F; some early morning and late evenings
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH IRC 18B GME Wellness
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
