TSR Open Position

UCEBT Trauma, Stress, and Resilience Licensed Clinical Staff Open Position

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Variable Based Upon Hourly; $60,000 - $120,000 annually

Hours: 40 hours per week

Education: Doctorate (Required)

License: Psychologist, Eligible in Utah

Work authorization: United States (Required)

About Us: Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment (UCEBT), a growing outpatient practice, is seeking one or more licensed outpatient therapists for our Trauma, Stress, and Resilience (TSR) Clinical Program. Specifically, we are looking for professionals with specialized training in evidence-based therapies for trauma treatment such as intensive training or certification in EMDR, PE, CPT, etc. Our TSR team is a thriving program with community ties to support the care of a range of individuals including DV survivors, sexual trauma, medical professionals, among others.

We are a multidisciplinary team of expertly trained professionals, including psychologists, nurse practitioners, doctoral trainees, and expert consultants. Our work is based on a core set of values including specialized care, scientific rigor, accountability, and data-based results. UCEBT staff have access to extensive training and experience in the treatment and management of a wide range of mental health difficulties ranging from depression and anxiety to suicidality. In addition to providing clinical services, many of our staff provide supervision to trainees and hold faculty appointments at the University of Utah.

UCEBT is committed to fostering a diverse, vibrant, and responsive work environment. We adapt to support the individual and family needs of our staff, including flexible work schedules and opportunities for advancement. Employee happiness and work-life balance are regularly discussed in meetings and supported through our center policies.

Benefits: After the therapist successfully completes the trial period, the following benefits will become available:

    • 100% premium covered by UCEBT for Personal Health Insurance
    • Monthly wellness benefit
    • Flexible schedule
    • Costco membership
    • Monthly phone reimbursement
    • Paid time off
    • Ongoing didactic training
    • Licensure renewal assistance and CEU tracking
    • Paid annual training stipend
    • Paid holidays
    • Short Term Disability
    • Sabbatical Leave
    • Option to work in multiple locations, including remote telepsychology practice
    • Company Retreats (e.g. Moab)
    • Retirement savings opportunity

Responsibilities include:

    • An ideal applicant will be willing to see a range of clients, co-lead therapy groups, conduct diagnostic assessments and see clients on one or more of our other clinical teams. The clinician will have the opportunity to see clients in the age range of their interest(s), including youth and families, young adults, and/or adults
    • Managing a caseload within UCEBT ranges for full-time status (i.e. 24 clinical hours per week)
    • Maintaining individualized self-care practices with support from a supervisor
    • Participation in two of our clinical programs (Anxiety and Mood, Assessment and Testing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or Trauma, Stress and Resilience Team)
    • Willingness to engage in outreach including providing expert talks, presentation of clinical data, or other forms of collaboration with our community partners
    • Willingness to see some short-term EAP clients on-site at local businesses to balance caseload
    • Serve on one or more administrative teams as a clinical representative to support the functioning and ongoing improvement of care at our center
    • Completion of charting in a timely manner
    • Regular use of outcome assessments and responsive treatment planning
    • Clinical Supervision of practicum students and/or postdoctoral fellows
    • Fulfillment of on-site clinician hours to support trainees and other clinicians in a consultation role
    • Conduct that exemplifies UCEBT values of professionalism, collaboration, and compassionate care

Qualifications:

    • Ability to obtain a mental health license in the state of Utah or currently have one is required
    • Have means of transportation
    • Intensive training or certification in trauma-focused treatments such as EMDR, PE, CPT, etc.
    • Formal training and expertise in evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT)
    • Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
    • Strong written and verbal skills
    • Basic computer knowledge
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively on interdisciplinary projects
    • Critical decision making/problem-solving skills
    • Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses/disorders

Workplace Requirements:

    • Sitting 70-75% and Standing 25-30%
    • Occasionally lifting objects such as boxes or client charts
    • Walking up and down stairs
    • Need access to Telehealth compliant work area, laptop, private internet access

This position requires a thorough knowledge of law, regulations, and ethics related to the provision of mental health services. The candidate will be expected to acquire this knowledge immediately if hired:

    • The operations manual of UCEBT, particularly issues of client relations and privacy.
    • HIPAA- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)- Regulations & Standards Utah State Law regarding mental health, particularly related to consent to treatment and maintenance of health care information-Title 62A Utah Human Services Code: Chapter 15 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act.
    • The American Psychological Association Ethics of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (or field-appropriate equivalent).

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, CV, and the names/contact information of 2-3 references to Karina Hess at 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue until one or more positions are filled.