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.
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
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