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Social Worker

Position Number: 7015146
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Social Work

Social Worker

Job Summary

Manage complex clinical referrals for bereavement care, facilitate grief support groups, implement bereavement support services, and conduct professional trainings on grief and loss.

Candidate will be involved in the community, working with external community partners, engaging in outreach related to bereavement care.

Candidate will also support clinical research initiatives, including recruitment, assessment and ongoing contact with research participants.

Interested candidates should have a minimum of a CSW license and must be actively moving toward full LCSW licensure; clinical supervision will be provided if needed. Candidates who anticipate that they will have obtained the CSW license by Summer 2026 or hold an LCSW from another state and plan to license in UT soon will be considered.

This position is eligible for university benefits including; medical-dental-wellness coverage, an additional 14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a), paid leave, paid holidays, tuition reduction for employees and family, free UTA transport pass and others.
See details at: https://benefits.utah.edu/
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Please Apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197980

Responsibilities
Under supervision of LCSW, evaluates referrals through interviews and psychosocial assessments in order to establish appropriate assignment. Administers approved counseling which involves social work assessments, counseling and/or treatment. Identifies and provides outreach in the form of information and referrals for community resources

Serves as research coordinator for ongoing research activities; including recruitment, enrollment, communication with research participants, data entry.

Minimum Qualifications
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 Certified Social Worker in the State of Utah.
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.

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

Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.

Preferences
Ideal, but not required:
The ideal candidate has a demonstrated interest in bereavement and provision of psychosocial care, & clinical research; is knowledgeable about research principles, is able to be quickly CITI certified and familiar with basic research software (RedCap, Qualtrics, Statistical programs). Excellent communication skills and comfortable with persons in distress.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44513B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: This is a HYBRID position, and will work ON-CAMPUS and VIRTUALLY, with schedules approved by the supervisor.
Department: 02294 - Family Centered Care
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $53,000 - $61,000
Close Date: 6/12/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197999