The Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician who will work with interdisciplinary clinics in the Sorenson Center, including the Dementia Caregiver Clinic, and oversee outreach activities for the SCCE. Located on the main campus in Logan, Utah, this is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month fiscal year position. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position is contingent on funding and a successful background check.

The hired individual will serve as the care coordinator for the Dementia Caregiver Clinic and will also assist other clients in accessing appropriate services in the SCCE with a particular focus on assisting clients in need of multiple services. In addition, the hired individual will oversee the activities of the Sorenson Center’s community outreach program and the Sorenson Center’s social media platforms. The clinician is expected to engage in outreach activities through the state of Utah, including supporting the growth and delivery of services via telehealth throughout the state. The clinician is also expected to engage in clinical activities and assist in facilitating educational seminars, especially those that support the interdisciplinary focus of the Sorenson Center.

This position is eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, 22 days of paid leave, 12 days of sick leave per year, a 50% tuition reduction for employee and spouse, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2024-2025

The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for the supportive functions and internal/external coordination of Sorenson Center’s community programs, in conjunction with the Operations Manager and the Executive Director. The clinician will report to the Executive Director. The clinician may supervise graduate interns and undergraduate practicum students.

Specific responsibilities include:

Case Management and Clinical Services (70%)

1. Serve as lead clinician and coordinator on Dementia Caregiver Clinic (DCC) team. In this role, the clinician will conduct initial phone intakes of individuals interested in services. The individual will also conduct consultations with clients and serve as the coordinator for the DCC team.
2. Oversee single-session consultations. The clinician will oversee the SCCE’s single session consultation services including coordinating with other clinicians and clients.
3. Provide case management for interdisciplinary clients or clients with complex needs, assisting clients in coordinating services in the SCCE and broader community. In this role, serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Assessment team as needed.
4. Positively contribute and interact as a team member in the development, growth, and sustainability of the SCCE telehealth services with a focus on behavioral health. Engage in outreach throughout the state to increase reach of the SCCE telehealth services.
5. Provide and/or oversees triage of clients seeking behavioral health services who need assistance in accessing the most appropriate services.
6. May train and direct lower-level staff, student employees, volunteers, and/or graduate students in clinical and outreach work.
7. As time allows, provides one-on-one therapeutic services to clients, based on client needs and provider expertise. Conforms to insurance and accreditation standards as a licensed professional.

Outreach/Education Coordination (25%)

1. Design, coordinate, and implement innovative community outreach initiatives with a focus on outreach to rural / unserved communities in Utah and promotion of the SCCE’s telehealth services.
2. Co-lead the interprofessional education training curriculum for students who have practicum placement in the Sorenson Center. Teach seminars and coordinate other faculty/staff in their roles with this training.
3. Design content and postings for the SCCE social media platforms.

Other administrative Duties (5%)

1. Maintain current knowledge of trends and issues in digital health and related topics and share this knowledge with other SCCE providers.
2. Perform other duties as assigned to support the SCCE and its mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The position will be hired as either a Clinician I or Clinician II based on the following qualifications:
  • For hire as a Clinician I: A master’s degree in a mental health field that prepares graduates for licensure (e.g., social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy) and eligible for licensure in Utah as a mental health provider within 2 years of hire date. If hired as a Clinician I, the individual must have secured a license for independent practice within 2 years of hire.
  • For hire as a Clinician II: A master’s degree in a mental health field that prepares graduates for licensure (e.g., social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy) and current Utah licensure (or ability to secure licensure by hire date) that allows independent practice. (e.g., LCSW, CMHC, LMFT)
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an interdisciplinary health care setting.
• Experience working with individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
• Experience with telehealth.
• Experience in leading community outreach initiatives.
• Experience using social media to promote professional activities.
• Prior involvement in planning interdisciplinary training activities.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

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Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields.  The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence and Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE) provides comprehensive clinical services and applied training across the lifespan, integrating across several programs and departments. Services are provided by teams of dedicated trainees and professionals who also engage in cutting-edge research related to clinical practices and interventions.  Services provided in the SCCE include: Hearing and Balance, Speech-Language, Behavioral Health (including Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy), and applied behavior analysis services. The Behavior Health clinic includes an Integrated Assessment team that conducts comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluations for youth and adults with suspected developmental / behavioral concerns. 

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