Mental Health Intervention Specialist (Crisis Counselor)

Details

Open Date 10 / 31 / 2025

Requisition Number PRN43481B

Job Title PS Social Worker, Spec Exper

Working Title Mental Health Intervention Specialist (Crisis Counselor)

Career Progression Track E

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

• Monday – Friday 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm

VP Area President

Department 00316 - University Counseling Center

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $72,000 or more depending on experience

Close Date 01 / 31 / 2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 12 / 01 / 2025

Job Summary

The University Counseling Center ( UCC ) at the University of Utah welcomes

applications for the full-time benefited position of Mental Health Intervention

Specialist, to work as part of a crisis stabilization team in a multidisciplinary campus

counseling agency. This position is open to applicants with backgrounds in Social

Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, and

Psychology. The Mental Health Intervention Specialist will be the first contact with

students experiencing significant mental health distress. Responsibilities include

providing direct crisis intervention services, face-to-face case management, group

psychotherapy, mindfulness-based short-term interventions, and outreach and

prevention activities including suicide prevention and campus crisis response.

Expertise in crisis intervention, strong clinical skills, and the ability to manage a full

caseload is expected. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated

commitment to working effectively from a multicultural orientation and the ability to

work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. It is anticipated that approximately

60% of the time will be focused on crisis services with the remaining 40% providing

general clinical services.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Priority review date : December 1, 2025.

About Student Affairs

The University Counseling Center is part of Student Affairs. Student Affairs is comprised of over 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. Student Affairs encourages U of U students to participate in the creation of their own campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners to ensure all members of our community not only feel welcomed but are fully incorporated into university life.

Benefits

A generous benefits package is included (see here for a full description of the

benefits package) :

14.2% employer retirement contribution

Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA )

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month

Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow accessto care through the University of Utah health system

Tuition reduction for employees and family members

Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available

Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention services and initial consultations. (approx 60%).

Face-to-face case management and client follow-up as needed.

Provide individual and group psychotherapy services.

Provide outreach and prevention activities including suicide prevention and

campus crisis response.

Attend staff meetings, consult groups, and team meetings.

Provide consultation to other UCC staff members and general U of U staff and

faculty regarding potential students in crisis.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously : Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously : Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often : Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom : Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W. ) certificate for clinical practice and two years directly related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing; and experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups required. Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers preferred. Five years of experience may be required in some areas.

An L.C.S.W. is earned after completing 4000 hours of Social Work experience and a passing score on the L.C.S.W. exam.

Immunizations

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Department Specific Qualifications

At a minimum, candidates should be able to demonstrate eligibility for licensure for independent

practice in Utah as follows :

For Social Work, have completed a Masters of Social Work with licensure as a Clinical Social Worker ( CSW ).

For Professional Counseling, have completed a Masters’s of Mental Health Counseling with licensure as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor ( ACMHC ).

For Marriage & Family Therapy, have completed a clinical master’s or doctorate degree in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education with licensure as an Associate Marriage &Family Therapist ( AMFT ).

For Psychology, have completed an APA -accredited doctoral internship in counseling or clinical psychology and obtained licensure as a Certified Psychology Resident

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Full licensure for independent practice in Utah in social work, professional counseling, marriage and family counseling, or psychology is preferred.

Preference will also be given to those with demonstrated experience in crisis intervention or hospital diversion.

Ability to conduct therapy in a language other than English also preferred.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO / AA). More information, including the Director / Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at :

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