Substance Abuse Counselor

Company: Utah State Hospital
Location: Provo
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description
Are you a Substance Use Disorder Counselor with a passion for helping people? Would you love to assist mentally ill patients during their recovery? Are you ready for a challenging, rewarding and dynamic professional experience?

The Utah State Hospital is seeking to hire a qualified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) to join us in our mission to promote hope and improved quality of life for individuals with mental illness.

The Best Qualified Applicant
The SUDC Caseworker we are seeking will be a reliable and effective team player. We need a SUDC who is helpful and friendly by nature, with a desire to assist people in their mental health recovery. This person must be licensed to work in the state of Utah with one of the following certifications, along with applicable education and experience: CSUDC, LSUDC, CASUDC, LASUDC, ACMHC, CMHC, CSW, or LCSW.

For further information about obtaining your Substance Use Disorder Counseling license in Utah, or directions to obtain out of state endorsement, please visit: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing .

Join Our Amazing Team!
Working at the Utah State Hospital means you'll be counseling and assisting patients in a beautiful and modern facility, with excellent resources at your disposal. You'll also enjoy broad exposure to educational and professional networking opportunities, as you develop lasting relationships with our dedicated and collaborative mental health treatment teams.

Additionally, as a State of Utah employee, you will enjoy a generous benefits package, including; comprehensive medical insurance (with traditional and high deductible options), Health Savings Account contributions, dental, retirement/pension plan, and paid leave accrual.
We actively strive to promote positive work/life balance for all our employees. You can find more information about the benefits of State employment here .

The Agency
We are a mission-driven, state-of-the-art inpatient psychiatric facility, fully accredited from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital's environment and treatment programs.

Our beautiful campus is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, conveniently close to several Universities, great housing options in wonderful neighborhoods, and all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer.

For more information about the Utah State Hospital, our philosophy, mission, and treatment programs, we invite you to browse our website .
Supplemental Information
This position is covered under the Federal CMS COVID-19 vaccination mandate. As a condition of employment, successful candidates must provide proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their start date.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: Benefits .To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click HERE .

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