Mental Health Therapist - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Schedule : Part Time

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses

Mission Statement

Volunteers of America, Utah provides community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. In alignment with our mission, VOA Utah encourages individuals with lived experience to apply. We recognize that a person’s life experiences can provide firsthand knowledge relevant to being successful in the work that we do.

Program Summary

The PREP Team (Prevention and Recovery from Early Psychosis) provides coordinated specialty care for transition age youth (age 14-26) experiencing psychosis risk symptoms or first episode psychosis. Eligible clients receive two years of no-cost, community-based, client-centered, wrap around care focused on stabilization and prevention. Early intervention is the gold standard to support young people at risk for psychosis stay on track to meet life goals and prevent or delay an exacerbation in psychotic symptoms. PREP team services include : case management, psychiatry, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, peer support, family education and support, and educational / vocational support.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, provides evidence-driven services to youth and young adults ages 14-26 who meet criteria for the PREP program. Duties will include working in the community and in client homes, facilitating groups, collaborating with parents and community partners, and working closely with colleagues as part of an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to be flexible with schedule, case, and task assignments.

Essential Duties

Secondary Duties

Requirements : Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Master’s degree in a Mental Health related field ( LCSW, CSW, ACMHC) AND licensed by the State of Utah to perform therapy, in addition to the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Physical Demands