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Open Date 08/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN45933B Job Title Research Associate Working Title School-Based Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor Career Progression Track A00 Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area Academic Affairs Department 02326 - Mental and Behavioral Health Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $65,000 - $75,000 Close Date 11/17/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

The School-Based Behavioral Health Program Supervisor provides full-time clinical and operational oversight for behavioral health services delivered in Summit County public schools. The supervisor oversees graduate clinicians, coordinates services with schools and community partners, and ensures that students receive appropriate supports across all three tiers of a Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS).

The position includes graduate-student supervision during the fall and spring semesters and coordination of student check-ins and other behavioral services during the summer. The supervisor works closely with school administrators, educators, related-service provides, caregivers, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, and the Summit County Health Department.

Responsibilities

• Supervise at least six graduate clinicians and provide required weekly supervision.
• Review cases, documentation, referrals, risk concerns, and treatment plans.
• Guide student triage into appropriate MTSS services.
• Coordinate services across Summit County public schools.
• Collaborate with educators, caregivers, HMHI, and county partners.
• Support staff training, consultation, and program meetings.
• Maintain program manuals, consultation, and referral pathways.
• Ensure compliant EHR documentation, consent, confidentiality, and records management.
• Coordinate summer check-ins and service continuity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in behavioral health or a related field.
• Current Utah license or certification in good standing.
• Qualified to supervise gradute clinicians in Utah.
• Experience in clinical supervision and youth mental health.
• Knowledge of MTSS, HIPAA, FERPA, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to travel to Summit County schools.

Preferences

• School-based behavioral health experience.
• Experience supervising graduate or pre-licensed clinicians.
• Experience with MTSS, universal screening, or prevention programming.
• Experience consulting with or training educators.
• Familiarity with Utah schools and publicly funded behavioral health services.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Resume