Social Worker Jobs in Utah
Social Worker jobs in Utah are open across Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and Draper and other Utah metros, with employers like University of Utah, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and LifeStance Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
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, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position involves the practice of mental health therapy and the application of generally recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices obtained through education and training. Providing professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature through, direct or indirect consultation with patients, supervision of practice of a certified social worker or social service worker, and interns, and developing program criteria for area of specialization.
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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Works in close collaboration with all members of the treatment team including medical doctors, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors contributing to the patient's well being.
- Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their families.
- May perform therapy activities for individual, group, and couples counseling.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
- Provides practicing oversight of Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in accordance with Utah state law.
- May perform Case Management duties.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.
- Ability to work independently and provide individual, group and couples counseling.
- Ability to oversee the activities of Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers in their area.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to assist patients and their families with post-treatment adjustments including but not limited to working closely with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the patient receives the appropriate assistance.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups.
Licenses Required
- Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
- Two years directly related experience.
- Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 84047
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Tuesday - Friday 0730 - 1730
Location Name HMHI South
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City Salt Lake City
State UT
Department HMH PRO 93A AUTISM DIAG CLINIC
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
Overview
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, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position involves the practice of mental health therapy and the application of generally recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices obtained through education and training. Providing professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature through, direct or indirect consultation with patients, supervision of practice of a certified social worker or social service worker, and interns, and developing program criteria for area of specialization.
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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Works in close collaboration with all members of the treatment team including medical doctors, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors contributing to the patient's well being.
- Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their families.
- May perform therapy activities for individual, group, and couples counseling.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
- Provides practicing oversight of Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in accordance with Utah state law.
- May perform Case Management duties.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.
- Ability to work independently and provide individual, group and couples counseling.
- Ability to oversee the activities of Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers in their area.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to assist patients and their families with post-treatment adjustments including but not limited to working closely with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the patient receives the appropriate assistance.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups.
Licenses Required
- Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
- Two years directly related experience.
- Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 84047
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Tuesday - Friday 0730 - 1730
Location Name HMHI South
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City Salt Lake City
State UT
Department HMH PRO 93A AUTISM DIAG CLINIC
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
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Social Worker Job Market in Utah
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Who's Hiring
- University of Utah24
- Behavioral Health Practice Services3
- LifeStance Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education24
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social worker jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Active state licensure such as LSW, LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent credential
- Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing individualized service plans
- Proficiency with electronic case management or electronic health record systems
- Knowledge of mandatory reporting laws and child or adult protective services procedures
- Strong crisis intervention skills and experience coordinating community referrals
Social Worker Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How many social worker jobs are there in Utah?
There are 29+ social worker openings in Utah on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and Draper. New positions post regularly as employers across Utah hire.
Which Utah cities have the most social worker jobs?
Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and Draper have the most social worker openings in Utah right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire social workers in Utah?
Employers hiring social workers in Utah include University of Utah, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote social worker jobs in Utah?
Yes. About 34% of social worker openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Utah metros.
How do I apply for social worker jobs in Utah?
You can apply to social worker jobs in Utah directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Utah location, then apply to each one that fits.
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