<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 05/11/2026 Requisition Number PRN44995B Job Title PS Social Worker Working Title Social Worker - Intensive Outpatient Clinic Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00728 - UUMG OPS Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $65,000.00 - $82,000.00 Close Date 08/11/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>University of Utah Health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) to join the Intensive Outpatient Clinic (IOC), a team-based clinic serving individuals with complex medical and psychosocial needs.</p> <p>This is not a traditional outpatient behavioral health role focused on billing volume.</p> <p>The IOC operates within a value-based Medicaid model in partnership with University of Utah Health Plans. Our interdisciplinary team brings together medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, and other clinic staff to deliver integrated, whole-person care designed to improve health outcomes and reduce avoidable emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and total cost of care.</p> <p>In 2023, the IOC was recognized by Governor Spencer Cox's One Utah Health Collaborative for innovation in comprehensive care delivery. The clinic was also featured in the Sundance Film Festival short film Meet Me Where I Am, which highlights the impact of person-centered, integrated care.</p> <p>Our Approach</p> <p>The IOC provides comprehensive, integrated care for patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs. The clinic is part of the University of Utah Population Health Center and works closely with primary care, behavioral health, care management, dental services, dermatology, pediatrics, and other programs to support coordinated care.</p> <p>As the clinic continues to grow, the IOC is refining its value-based care model in collaboration with University of Utah Health Plans. Clinical care is aligned with measurable outcomes, including reductions in emergency department use, inpatient admissions, and total cost of care.</p> <p>Who Thrives Here</p> <p>We are looking for clinicians who:</p> <ul> <li>Enjoy team-based, interdisciplinary care. </li><li>Are comfortable working with medically and socially complex patients. </li><li>Have experience or interest in trauma-informed care and substance use disorders. </li><li>Value meaningful patient relationships over high-volume throughput. </li><li>Are curious about population health, integrated care, and value-based care. </li><li>Can balance direct therapy with collaboration, case consultation, and care planning. </li></ul> <p>The Setting</p> <p>The IOC is located at the University of Utah Population Health Center near Rose Park in Salt Lake City. This is an on-site clinical role supporting both the IOC patient population and the broader clinic team.</p> <p>This position reports to the IOC Medical Director.</p> <p>This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and is required on campus or in health care facilities to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at 168 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 to support clinic operations.</p> <p>What You'll Gain</p> <ul> <li>Experience in team-based, integrated care. </li><li>Exposure to value-based Medicaid care models. </li><li>Opportunity to contribute to innovation and quality improvement. </li><li>Meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues. </li><li>A role in a care model designed for patients who need more coordinated, comprehensive support. </li></ul> <p>Corporate Overview</p> <p>University of Utah Health is a Level 1 Trauma Center and nationally recognized academic medical center. Our hospitals and clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, quality standards, and patient outcomes. Here, clinicians work in collaborative teams where their contributions are visible and meaningful.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>The Social Worker / Behavioral Health Clinician provides direct therapy and works collaboratively with the medical and behavioral health teams to support patients with complex medical, behavioral health, and social needs.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Provide individual and group counseling for IOC patients. </li><li>Support patients with trauma, substance use disorders, serious psychosocial stressors, and barriers to care. </li><li>Collaborate closely with medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, and clinic staff. </li><li>Participate in interdisciplinary case review, care planning, and team-based clinical decision-making. </li><li>Help improve outcomes for patients who have historically struggled to access effective, coordinated care. </li><li>Contribute to care model development, quality improvement, and population health initiatives. </li></ul> <p>This is hands-on clinical work in a setting where teamwork, continuity, and relationship-based care matter.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>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</p> <ul> <li>Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah. </li><li>Current license to practice as a Certified Social Worker in the State of Utah. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.</p> <p>Disclaimer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.</p> <p>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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No- willing to obtain within 30 days of hire</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Do you hold current licensure to practice as a Certified Social Worker in the State of Utah? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Do you hold current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Utah? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li></ul>