Behavioral Health Counselor

Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Reports to: Behavioral Health Program Director
The People’s Health Clinic, Park City, Utah

Overview:
The People’s Health Clinic (PHC) is a nonprofit clinic providing free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured individuals and families in Summit and Wasatch Counties. We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented Behavioral Health Counselor to provide culturally responsive behavioral health care, with a focus on reducing barriers and improving well-being among underserved community members.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete scheduling and intake with new therapy patients, including required paperwork, supportive agreements, and standardized screening tools.


• Maintain accurate and timely chart documentation and schedule follow-up appointments as appropriate to support continuity of care and meet patient needs.


• Conduct in-person psychotherapy sessions and other direct client work—such as intakes, group therapy sessions, and crisis intervention—for a total of 30 patient-facing hours per week, using a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. You will be required to work one evening per week to help accommodate patient schedules.


• Participate in clinical case consultations as needed.


• Complete clinical supervision hours as required by licensure, and maintain licensure in good standing with all applicable state requirements.


• Attend clinic meetings, nonprofit partner gatherings, and community events as needed to support collaboration and outreach.


• Represent PHC’s mission and values in all interactions with patients, staff, volunteers, and partner organizations.


• Uphold HIPAA and all confidentiality standards, with special attention to the sensitivities of working with underserved and immigrant populations.


• Demonstrate cultural humility and engage in advocacy efforts to support equitable access to behavioral health care.


• Maintain a collaborative, respectful, and professional environment, contributing to a culture of excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Behavioral Health or a related field, with current Utah licensure in good standing (e.g., LCSW, CMHC, LMFT, or equivalent) that permits the provision of independent psychotherapy.


• Candidates must meet all state requirements for clinical practice and be eligible to deliver mental health services within their scope of licensure.


• Must be fluent in Spanish and able to provide therapy and documentation in both English and Spanish.


• Experience working with vulnerable populations, preferably in a community clinic or nonprofit setting.


• Preference for certifications in trauma-focused psychotherapies such as EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy


• Proficiency in using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and maintain accurate documentation.


• Commitment to professional boundaries, self-care, and ethical practice.
  


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.