Salary: $26.44 - $27.50 Hourly

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type: Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 41607

Agency: 670 Department of Commerce

Unit: 2110 CRC DOPL-ADMIN

Opening Date: 08/23/2024

Closing Date: 9/2/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Exempt

Recruiter: Tehra Gorski, [email protected]

# of Openings: 1

Location: DOPL: Heber M. Wells Building, 160 E. 300. S. Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Schedule Code Description: 12-month probationary period.

Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules

EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description

Do you have a desire to work with healthcare professionals struggling with substance use disorders and are ready for a new and unique opportunity to make a difference? The Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) wants you to apply for their Clinical Coordinator I position.

Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Certified Social Worker is required.

**This position is not entirely remote, you will be in the office for training (up to 3 months), then will have the opportunity to telework up to four days/week, if eligibility requirements are met.

As the Clinical Coordinator I (CC) with DOPL's Utah Professionals Health Program (UPHP), you will perform a variety of professional clinical tasks related to the monitoring of healthcare professionals with substance use disorders (SUDs).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Your duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Providing case management for assigned participants to facilitate ongoing recovery and successful completion of their monitoring agreement. Tracking participant agreement compliance, including treatment(s), medication(s), and/or toxicology testing. Making appropriate and timely chart entries for clinical encounters with participants. Completing all forms and documentation in a timely manner, managing the correspondence regarding assigned participants, and ensuring that regular correspondence is sent out to various parties.
  
• Coordinating toxicology, reviewing check-ins, toxicology testing, and follow-ups with participants; communicating with participants regarding issues with the collection process and/or toxicology results; assisting with scheduling make-up toxicology testing as needed.
  
• Consulting with others to discuss treatment plans, new or unusual situations, findings, options, and recommendations on client/patient cases.
  
• Overseeing assigned participant charts and ensuring their maintenance, that relevant data is entered in charts in a timely manner and meets UPHP expectations for charting, relevant data is entered, and that policies and procedures are implemented as written.
  
• Providing general clinical duties involving maintenance of participant communications, both verbal and written, assisting in setting up contracts for assigned participants to ensure a smooth transition and managing participants in crisis, involving UPHP Program Manager and participants' care providers, where indicated and engaging in special projects as needed.
  
• Assisting with all aspects of new participant sign-ups, clarifying locations of all state licenses, clinical privileges, and workplace monitor(s), ensuring all relevant consents are signed and forms are complete, and completing entry into the electronic records system.
  
• Understanding and following applicable state and federal laws, as well as UPHP policies, regarding confidentiality and protected health care information and carrying out responsibilities in a manner consistent with UPHP policies and procedures.
  
• Accepting referrals to and inquiries about the program, from individuals, places of employment, or other concerned parties; gathering information, communicating with referral sources, and completing participant records and the internal processes related to new inquiries.
  
• Testifying in court, or hearings regarding actions, findings, procedures, and protocols, etc.
  
• Performing outreach in the community to spread awareness about UPHP.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our model candidate will have the following:

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a clinical team.
  
• The conviction that substance use disorders are treatable primary diseases, and be amenable to working in an abstinence-based program philosophy.
  
• Exceptional writing and case management skills.
  
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
  
• An excellent ability to build trust and rapport.
  
• A self-starter attitude and great work ethic.

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given to candidates with the following:

• At least one year of clinical experience with individuals with substance use disorders.
• Experience providing case management

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional team working in service to an important social mission. See uphp.utah.gov for more information. With a generous pay structure, an excellent benefits package, flexible work arrangements, and a wonderful team of coworkers, this position offers the complete package.

AGENCY
The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate and residential mortgage lending. You can learn more about our agency by visiting our website.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
  
  • 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
    
  • 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
    
  • 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
  
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
  
  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
    
  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.

Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
  
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
  
• We have 12 paid holidays.

Qualifications

Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Certified Social Worker is required.

Supplemental Information

• Classification: Social Worker (#91052).
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
  
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
  
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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01

The interview selection process is based on your answers to the application questions. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume or work history otherwise you may not receive credit. Failure to answer the application questions completely and appropriately may result in disqualification. "See resume" or "see work history" are not acceptable answers to any question. Do you understand and agree to follow the above statement?

• Yes
• No

02

Licensure in Utah as a Clinical Social Worker or Certified Social Worker is required.Are you currently licensed in one of the areas listed above?

• Yes
• No

03

Select your current licensure below.

• LCSW
• CSW
• None

04

How many years of experience do you have working with individuals with substance use disorders?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

05

Please describe your experience to support your answer above. Response format: EMPLOYER - MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY - DESCRIPTION. Type N/A if you selected None.*To ensure credit, include details of your clinical experience with individuals with substance use disorders.

06

Do you have Experience providing case management?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe your experience to support your answer above. Response format: EMPLOYER - MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY - DESCRIPTION. Type N/A if you selected None.*To ensure credit describe your experience providing case management or therapy to healthcare providers.

08

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
• Other (not listed above)

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