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University of Utah Health Psychosocial Burn Program Coordinator - CSW/LCSW in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is responsible for coordinating the development of burn center psychosocial programming for patients, families, and staff. Programming is specific to burn camp, school reentry, regional and local support groups, survivors offering outreach recovery, and national burn survivor support network. In conjunction with aftercare programing, this position is also responsible for assisting the Burn Center Social Worker with direct clinical counseling to inpatients of a preventative and developmental nature through direct consultation with patients and families. Therapy activities include individual, group and couples counseling. The incumbent develops program criteria for areas of specialization in trauma, addiction, mindfulness and behavioral interventions This position has the authority to assess and diagnose psychiatric emergency patients; deem if and when to hospitalize or civilly commit patients; and determine what resources a client and family requires resolving or diminishing a crisis.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Assists burn center manager in supervision of Burn Camp coordinators.
Assists burn center manager with fundraising activities for the Burn Camp program, which may include grant writing, coordinating sales events, developing publicity materials, and attending meetings and presenting information to corporate donors.
Trains camp staff regarding their role in providing emotional support to meet the needs of the burn survivors, as well as sexual misconduct education, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
Facilitates participation in the program by identifying and inviting pediatric, adolescent, young adult and adult burn patients, reviewing applications, and communicating with their families throughout the year about the experiences of the Burn Camp and the emotional needs of burn survivors.
Investigates, develops, and promotes new programs and support systems for burn survivors of all ages.
Collaborates with outreach educator to provide patient specific school reentry programming.
Facilitates survivor and families attendance to national burn programming conventions.
May participate in case conferences, patient care planning meetings and with community health agencies to facilitate continuity of care and coordination of services.
Assists with community outreach activities, i.e., professional counseling, lectures, in-service training and preventive education programs.
Coordinates and supervises volunteer programming for SOAR program.
Facilitates and plans for weekly regional support group programming.
Assesses psychosocial history, develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their families.
Works in close collaboration with all members of the treatment team including medical doctors, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors contributing to the patient's well being.
Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations.
Develops treatment plans to enhance patient/family coping, maximize participation in care and optimize social skills necessary to re-enter the community following a burn injury.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
Representative challenges of this position include successfully managing the Burn Camp's fundraising campaigns which provide total funding for the program and enables many adolescents to attend who are otherwise unable to pay.
The incumbent must effectively build relationships within the community, gaining support for the Burn Camp Program, and coordinate the camp activities and volunteers to be most beneficial to the adolescent burn survivors' experience at the camp.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
Four years directly related experience.
Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups.
Licenses Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
One of the following
Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
Current license to practice as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of Utah.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
- Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Interns and other caseworkers.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500.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:
Sherrie Hayashi
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.
Requisition Number 65790
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Variable
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 24B BURN CAMP & OUTRCH
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up Hybrid