Social Service Worker | Intake Services

About the role

Help connect people to care when it matters most. As a Social Service Worker on the Access Team at Valley Behavioral Health, you will support individuals seeking services through the walk-in clinic by completing intake assessments and ASAM evaluations for Adult Outpatient mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment programs. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners, this role ensures individuals are connected to appropriate care while providing compassionate, client-centered support throughout the intake process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and ASAMs for incoming clients with our Adult Outpatient programs (mental health, substance use disorder, court-ordered).
• Direct clients’ care by developing, implementing, and managing personalized care plans with specific treatment goals and objectives for each client.
• Follow agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions, discharge plans, and client care.
• Review and assess care plans.
• Coordinate services among internal and external agencies and providers.
• Ensure continuity of care.
• Meet required productivity standards and other organizational expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Internship experience as required for SSW license.
• SSW licensure in state of practice.
• CPR certification (post-hire as needed).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with behavioral health.

Pay

$23.00–$25.88/hour (range starts at $23.00/hour; pay is calculated based on years of licensed working experience).

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Benefits

Compensation

• Tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members.
• On-Demand Pay: access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday.

Time Off

• 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service).
• 10 paid holidays.
• 2 wellness days.
• Paid parental leave.

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week.
• Voluntary insurance options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance.
• Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost to eligible team members.

Health Savings & Reimbursement

• Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through the Garner HRA—up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
• Option to contribute pre-tax dollars to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families (depending on medical plan selection).

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contribution options and a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary.

Professional Development

• Tuition reimbursement.
• New licensure reimbursement.
• Paid training and conference attendance.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Paid time for continuing education.

About Valley Behavioral Health

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.