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11 Career Opportunities at Southwest Behavioral Health Center


New Posting Youth Clinician - FT, St George
St. George, UT84770

We are looking for a master's level mental health therapist to work predominately with children ages three (3) to twelve (12) years old, along with adolescents, and their families in providing individual, family and group therapies. Preference given to therapists with understanding of Filial/Play Therapy, CBT, MI, DBT, EMDR, TBRI, TF-CBT, Seeking Safety as well as an ability to use and implement family therapy modalities.

Position works Monday through Friday and includes a full benefit package (including URS retirement/pension plan). Staff are eligible for National Health Services Corp Loan Repayment Program as we are site certified.


New Posting Crisis Clinician - FT, Hurricane
St. George, UT84770

Position works Monday through Friday from 4:30pm - midnight. We are looking for a master's level clinician with crisis work experience to join our new, forward-thinking facility that is the first of its kind in southern Utah. This is a highly impactful role with the opportunity to help transform the lives of people trapped in the cycle of substance use or mental illness in the local community.

The Receiving Center is a short-term alternative to inpatient hospitalization or incarceration that specializes in short-term crisis resolution. This facility provides observation, screening and social detoxification for police drop-offs, emergency department transfers and walk-in crisis services. The primary purpose of the Receiving Center is to provide a short length of stay and a focus on stabilizing the crisis and returning a person to community supports.


This is an On-Call position allowing up to 20 hours per month (filling in for pre-planned absences, events, or sick calls when possible). Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm.

If you believe recovery for people with mental illness and/or substance use disorders is possible, in the power of community, and are a positive individual with the ability to connect with a diverse group of people we are looking for you. Do you have exceptional organization, written and verbal communication skills? Do you enjoy working as part of a team as well as independently? If you are a self-starter, have strong interpersonal skills, are a creative thinker, with the ability to have fun, then we have a place for you. 


This position performs a variety of complex secretarial, clerical and records maintenance duties as needed to expedite the delivery of services and programs provided through and coordinated by the mental health department. Performs routine reception and communication duties in receiving and directing incoming telephone calls and walk-in clients.  

This position is benefited, part-time (20-25 hours/wk), working Monday through Friday during business hours. Greatest need is to cover mid-day with some flexibility to cover longer shifts during pre-planned absences. Position works with adult clients in our St. George Outpatient office. 


New Posting Adult Mental Health Clinician - FT, St George
St. George, UT84770

Mental illness impacts the lives of many people in our community. For some, the impact is severe enough to result in homelessness, in-patient psychiatric care, chronic substance abuse, broken relationships and/or a life of isolation. Do you want to use your training and experience to help those individuals and families most in need of mental health services? If so, Southwest Behavioral Health Center has a place for you on our clinical team.


New Posting Nurse - PRN, Hurricane
St. George, UT84770

Are you looking for part-time, on-call work supporting people trapped in the cycle of substance use or mental illness in the local community? Are you an energetic Registered Nurse that embodies advocacy and innovation? If so, get in on our new, forward-thinking facility that is the first of its kind in southern Utah. This is a highly impactful role with the opportunity to help transform lives of people in our community.


Part and full-time (unbenefited) summer program and client respite openings. Position serves youth in our community experiencing behavior disorders or emotional impairment to provide engaging activities and skills development to succeed. A valid driver's license is required to transport youth to/from the agency. 

Male applicants encouraged to apply in an effort to support our male client population/respite activities (as required by state licensing requirements). Female applicants will still be considered; please apply!


Position works at our Mountain View Residential facility in Cedar City. Performs a variety of entry level technical duties as needed to provide residential support, skills training and case management services to adult clients in Mental Health programs. This is a part time position. It requires willingness to work weekends, evenings, graveyard shifts, and holiday shifts. If assigned to a graveyard shift, the pay rate includes $1.00 per hour shift differential.


New Posting Human Service Specialist-Res (HHW), PT - Cedar City
Cedar City, UT84720

Horizon House West has an opening for a part-time Human Service Specialist - Residential Tech. This is an all-women’s residential substance use treatment facility. The position will assist clients in a residential substance use disorder program with daily living needs, transport clients to and from support meetings and monitor the activities of clients. This is a part-time position. It requires willingness to work weekends, evenings, graveyard shifts, and holiday shifts. It is mandatory to attend monthly staff meetings. If assigned to a graveyard shift, the pay rate includes $1.00 per hour shift differential.


New Posting Human Service Specialist - PT, Hurricane
St. George, UT84770

Looking for applicants interested in part-time or on-call work with experience interacting with those impacted by substance use disorders and/or mental illness and easily connect with this population. Prior experience as a behavioral technician, CNA, or in other social programs preferred as this team member will perform a variety of entry level duties as needed to provide residential support, skills training and case management services to adult clients in Mental Health / Substance Use Disorder crisis. This position requires that employee be able to respond to medical / behavioral emergencies quickly and effectively, while maintaining composure in a fast-paced work environment.


New Posting Clinician (MCOT) - FT, Cedar City
Cedar City, UT84720

Would you like to work in the exciting new field of mental health first response? Southwest Behavioral Health’s Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is now expanding and is hiring for multiple clinician positions. Clinicians will provide stabilization services to individuals in the community that are experiencing a mental health emergency or substance abuse issue. 

The positions are 7 days on 7 days off with a partial work from home option. You will also get additional pay through a monthly crisis work stipend and rotating after-hours coverage. As part of your position, you will work closely with law enforcement, EMTs, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, St. George Regional Hospital, as well as other community partners. During your mobile crisis work you will also have the support of another crisis worker that responds with you at all times. Use the helping skills you already have and learn more on the job. Extensive training is provided. This will be the most exciting and diverse work you will ever do.