New opportunity for an LCSW or CMHC to manage the Youth Empowered Solutions to Succeed (YESS) program, funneled through the State of Utah and contracted with Volunteers of America, Utah for mental health and wrap-around services for youth 16-25 experiencing homelessness and serious mental disorders. The goal is to prove the efficacy of having consistent support and proven best practices for this population. Split your time evenly between administrative duties and functioning as a clinician with a case load. Oversee the training and implementation of evidenced based best practices such as motivational interviewing, stages of change, trauma informed practices and procedures, etc.

1. Hire, train, and supervise team members: care managers and clinicians. 
2. Hold weekly clinical supervision meeting with care managers to review client cases and provide appropriate clinical direction and guidance.  
3. Provide regularly scheduled supervision, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes with direct reports.
4. Maintain a small case management load, assisting clients with necessary supportive and clinical services.
5. Develop and/or maintain client case files.
6. Ensure mental health assessments are completed to billing standards.
7. Regularly work with billing to ensure primary insurance of clients is billed for all eligible services.
8. Participate in interagency case consultation as necessary, while adhering to agency’s confidentiality policy.
9. Complete reports and correspondence with grantors on a timely and regular basis.
10. Create regular opportunities for youth to participate in leadership and/or consultation of the program and youth homelessness systems.
11. Evaluate effective clinical interventions based on developmental stage appropriate assessments.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree in a social work or related field, with full licensure.

1. Licensed to provide clinical mental health interventions.
2. Works effectively and ethically with a diverse group of people.
3. Maintains appropriate, professional boundaries with clients and coworkers.
4. Exhibits clear communication skills and cooperates with others.
5. Takes action and makes decisions within the scope of position responsibilities.
6. Considers alternatives and consequences before making independent decisions.
7. Proactively expands and integrates knowledge of community resources.
8. Protects the safety of all information handled.
9. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

$46,000-$50,000/year

Full-time benefits include: low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account (employer contributes $300/quarter) paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; retirement plan with company match.

Submit your resume on the career page of our web site: www.voaut.org/careers.

EOE / Veterans / Disabled