Job Information
University of Utah Social Worker in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 01/21/2025
Requisition Number PRN15539N
Job Title PS Social Worker
Working Title Social Worker
Job Grade UGR
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 02326 - Fischer U-TTEC Lab
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Close Date 04/21/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The school social worker position responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing direct provision of Tier 2-3 mental health supports and collaborating with various populations. These populations include students, teachers, staff/admin, and parents to address the mental and social well-being of students; providing counseling for mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, and positive behavioral support; consulting with teachers, administrators, parents to provide individual and group school and mental health counseling.
This is a 6-month part-time contract. Full-time annual contract renewal is available given performance and funding availability.
Responsibilities
Consulting with parents, administrators, and other school staff to identify students in need of social, emotional, behavioral, academic tailored supports to improve academic engagement and emotional well-being
Facilitating connection between school and community in providing services to students, families, and school staff to promote and support student academic and social success
Providing crisis intervention and assist with conflict resolution and emotional regulation
Assisting with development of plans to support mental health and behavioral concerns
Assisting with school district’s attendance dropout prevention efforts
Traveling to school district buildings and attends professional meetings as required
Coordinating with outside agencies, organizations, and state and federal institutions as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
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 Certified Social Worker in the State of Utah.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Preferences
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated human relations and effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, problem solve, and resolve conflicts in group settings
Ability to identify and arrange community resources for student and families in need, which may involve financial assistance, shelter, and transportation
Ability to organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in Social Work
Experience providing evidence-based therapy services to K-12 age children/adolescents
Experience with Tier 3 – one-on-one therapy
1-2 years of experience working in a public education setting or school-based setting
Experience with group counseling
Demonstrate professional communication throughout work environment, including interactions with students and their family members
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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 Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 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 University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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.
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 or 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: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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