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Join our dynamic team as a Full Time Wasatch House Director at our vibrant Wasatch House (Clubhouse) in Provo, Utah. As the Director, you will have the exciting opportunity to lead and support individuals on their journey towards mental wellness. This role will allow you to showcase your exceptional leadership skills, creativity, and passion for making a difference in the lives of others.
Collaborate with a team of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to our community. If you are a compassionate, innovative, and customer-centric individual who is ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today!
This position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $24.43 to $30.95. Spanish Speakers may qualify for a wage increase.
Monday-Friday, Some Saturdays & Holidays
8:00am-5:00pm may flex to include some evenings & weekends
Hello, we're Wasatch Behavioral HealthAs a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community. Wasatch Behavioral Health needs kind and motivated people to best support our clients and clinicians. If you have some experience or education, or even just an interest in the field of Mental/Behavioral Health, come join us!
Day to day as a Wasatch House DirectorThe House Director at our Provo-based Wasatch House (Clubhouse) plays a crucial role in managing and setting client-appropriate boundaries, creating behavior contracts, and preparing tailored instruction for individuals with diverse needs, by teaching essential social, interpersonal, and daily living skills through nurturing approaches and behavior modification techniques, the Director fosters personal growth and development in clients facing learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, and emotional challenges. Additionally, this position involves planning and overseeing psychosocial, recreational, and community activities to promote holistic well-being. The Director conducts comprehensive needs assessments, manages medications, coordinates case management activities, provides crisis intervention, and ensures financial stability and essential services for clients. This dynamic role also involves transportation support, legal advocacy, and active participation in treatment team meetings and consultations.
BENEFITSMedical, Dental, Vision (PEHP)
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account,
401(k), Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
What you need to be successfulSuccessful candidates for the Wasatch House Director position must have a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, along with licensure as a Social Service Worker (SSW) and a minimum of two years of experience as a Licensed Social Service Worker, including one year in a lead-worker or supervisor capacity. Moreover, becoming a certified Mental Health Officer to issue "client pink slips" is required, as is holding a valid driver's license. Essential skills include in-depth knowledge of mental illness, special education classifications, behavioral disorders, legal frameworks concerning client rights and confidentiality, therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, social work principles, and psychiatric concepts. Proficiency in utilizing various software applications for record-keeping, communicating effectively, designing instructional materials, and , and coordinate services to meet client goals. Assist client's in budgeting money and how to set spending priorities; design instructional curriculum; use emergency medical procedures; communicate well verbally and in written form; assist client's in monitoring their medications; assess client's case management service needs; link client's with funding agencies and service providers; work cooperatively with a variety of agency service providers; parents and significant others; assist client's in getting the services they need to achieve their goals. Advocate for clients is essential, along with the ability to liaise with community resources.
QualificationsEmployment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.
Job Posted by ApplicantProFull Time
$88k-118k (estimate)
07/01/2024
07/16/2024
wasatch.org
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
25 - 50
1967
MORRIS N LEWIS
<$5M
Wasatch Behavioral Health-- Providing quality mental health and substance use services since 1967 in Utah and Wasatch Counties. WBH offers a full array of outpatient behavioral health services for all age groups. For Crisis Services, please call the Utah State CrisisLine at (800) 273-TALK (8255) Want to work for Wasatch Behavioral Health? Link to us for employment opportunities and other updates.