Social Services Internship - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah Health

Description

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 internship is for candidates who are enrolled in the graduate school working towards their Master's Degree in a behavioral health field.

This position is responsible for the facilitation of clinical work under the supervision of the practicum field instructor. These clinical responsibilities will include patient screening, assessment, treatment/discharge planning and group facilitation. This position will allow for students to practice and perfect their skills that will be required for graduation.

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

• Complete assigned readings or other assignments.
• Facilitate a psycho-educational group independently.
• Co-facilitate therapy groups under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary staff meetings.
• Complete clinical documentation under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to complete work in a timely fashion, balance training goals with clinical demands.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
• Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality; observe all University of Utah Health, State of Utah and Federal privacy requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications
Required

• Advanced standing status (2nd year student) or one year of graduate school in related discipline.
• Internship authorization and coursework verification.

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.

_* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._

Qualifications (Preferred)

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
Climbing, Listening, Sitting, Speaking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

_To inquire about this posting, email:

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.

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_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.

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_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 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:
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_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_
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_Online reports may be submitted


_For more 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at 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 or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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

Requisition Number _64443_

Reg/Temp _Regular_

Employment Type _Intern (Part Time)_

Shift _Day_

Work Schedule _M-F_

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status _Clinical_

Location Name _Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)_

Workplace Set Up _On-site_

_City_ _SALT LAKE CITY_

_State_ _UT_

Department _HMH PRO 93A DOWNTOWN CLINIC_

Category _Social Services_

Workplace Set Up _On-site_