Intake Therapist - Adult Outpatient Services | Valley Access at Valley Mental Health Incorporated – Salt Lake City, Utah

Program: Valley Access | Adult Outpatient Services

Pay: Calculated based on years of licensed experience

• Fully Licensed | Range starts at $70,200 annually
• Under-Licensed | Range starts at $65,021 annually (supervision is provided by Valley at no cost to you!)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9am – 5pm

*In person preferred/Hybrid schedule optional

Benefits Highlights

• On-Demand Pay allows access to a portion of earned wages before the usual payday.
• Time off includes 15 days of annual accrued paid time off, which increases by one day with each year of service, 11 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave.
• Full-time and part-time (30+ hours) team members are eligible for health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance.
• Your out-of-pocket medical costs of up to $2000 for individuals and $4000 for families may qualify for reimbursement through our Garner HRA. In addition, based on the medical plan you choose, you can utilize pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare costs with an HSA, which includes a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1800 for a family.
• We help our team members with tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, and career training and development. Valley also participates in Utah and federal student loan forgiveness programs.
• Our discounts and perks program provides more than $4500 in savings on everything from pizza to the zoo to movie tickets and oil changes!
• 401(k) retirement program allows for both pre-tax and post-tax contributions and includes a company match up to 6% of your annual salary.

Why Valley?

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow.
You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.

Job Summary

The Intake Therapist conducts intake assessments and ASAM's for Valley's Adult Outpatient programs (mental health, behavioral health and/or SUD. Some clients may be court ordered). The Therapist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to prioritize client care and achieve treatment objectives. The Therapist ensures compliance with ethical standards, participates in professional development, and maintains timely documentation.

Essential Functions

• Conduct intake assessments and ASAMs for incoming clients with our Adult Outpatient programs (mental health, SUD, court ordered)
• Directs clients’ care by developing, implementing, and managing personalized care plans with specific treatment goals and objectives for each client
• Follows agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions and discharge plans, and client care
• Collaborates with internal and external multidisciplinary teams regarding clinical aspects of treatment
• Adheres to ethical and legal standards set by licensing boards and state regulations
• Meets direct care expectations
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities to meet licensure, certification, and/or other agency requirements

Education/Licenses

• Master’s degree - Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
• ACMHC, AMFT, CSW, licensure in the State of Utah
• CMHC, LMFT, LCSW licensure in the State of Utah
• Valley de-escalation certification (provided)

Experience

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience treating adults with SUD and/or mental health disorders