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Mental Health / Substance Abuse Therapist

San Juan Counseling (SJC) is seeking to fill a full-time master’s level mental health and substance abuse professional position at the San Juan Counseling Center in Blanding, Utah. We are a community mental health and substance abuse center with offices in Blanding and Montezuma Creek, Utah.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Individual, Group and Family Psychotherapist.
SJC is looking for a highly motivated professional to provide outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services. Clinicians would provide evaluations, individual, and group outpatient services for adults, youth children and families based on professional experience, expertise and interest. On-call after-hours crisis response on rotating basis. Enter accurate and timely documentation into electronic health record to support individual treatment plans, billing, and data collection.

REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or related field and be licensed in the State of Utah as an Ph.D., LCSW, LCMHC or MFT. Candidate must have excellent computer skills, be willing to provide no less than 20 direct service hours per week, on average.

This position may be under filled with a CSW. We offer clinical supervision towards licensure and no cost to the applicant.

PAY SCHEDULE/BENEFITS: Entry level: Step 59 ($57,942.00 Yearly) with full licensure, Step 53 ($50,968.08 Yearly) without full licensure, Health & Dental Insurance (employer pays 100% of premium), Retirement Package, 401k, vacation and sick leave. Paid continuing education and associated leave. $5000 signing bonus for two-year work agreement.
*This position qualifies for the National Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. SJC has a HPSA score of 19. For more information, please visit their website: http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/

CLOSING DATE: Position will be open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit completed CV/resume to San Juan Counseling (735 S. 200 W. Suite 1, Utah, 84511) or email to tsquires@sanjuancc.org. For additional information call 435 678-2992.
For clinical questions contact Ryan Heck (clinical director) at 435 678-2992 or rheck@sanjuancc.org
For general information contact Tammy Squires (director) at 435 678-2992 or tsquires@sanjuancc.org __________________________________________________ Full-Time MCOT Case Manager

San Juan Counseling is seeking to fill a full-time Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCOT) Case Manager based in Blanding, Utah. Position can be filled on part-time basis if needed. Position requires some weeknight and weekend coverage 7am-11pm on a rotating basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position involves working with agency crisis workers to perform prompt face to face crisis assessments, crisis intervention, crisis follow up and relapse prevention services for individuals within San Juan County. Services will be provided at the individual’s residence and other safe community locations. On-going training in crisis intervention will be provided
Essential duties include:
• Responsible for the delivery of crisis intervention services and follow up.
• Will work as part of the MCOT team to provide direct care.
• Will work closely with community stakeholders including law enforcement, hospitals and other social services.
• Will provide community education to help others access crisis services and understand mental health conditions and treatment resources.
• Will work with people experiencing a crisis using person centered approaches.
• Will document all interventions according to agency standards.
• Will be a part of an after-hours/weekend/holiday call rotation.
• Some travel may be required to reach remote areas of San Juan County.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants need to be understanding and empathic to client needs. Must be able to be certified as a Crisis Worker. Current Utah Driver’s License and must pass a background investigation. Have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and must be comfortable using computers and demanding software applications. Full-time applicant must work 40 hours per week and will require some flexibility in hours. Night, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in a mental health/social service setting. Personal or family experience of overcoming mental health challenges highly desirable.

PAY SCHEDULE: Beginning salary entry level: Step 29 ($12.76/hr) with SSW licensure Step 36 ($15.12/hr). Benefits Include health and dental insurance, retirement Package, 401k, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Additional pay given for on-call and call out time.

CLOSING DATE: Position open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete application form 305, available at San Juan Counseling or Utah Department of Workforce Services. Submit completed application form and resume to San Juan Counseling 735 S. 200 W. Suite 1, Blanding, Utah). For additional information call 435 678-2992.

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