Social Worker Trainee

University of Utah Health

1 month ago

Salt Lake City, UtahFull TimeSocial Worker

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Utah Health as a Social Worker Trainee – University Hospital in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates patients through interviews and psychosocial assessments in order to establish and develop treatment plans and treatment goals in conjunction with the licensed treatment team.

Administers approved counseling which involves social work assessments, counseling and/or treatment to patients, families or significant others.

Develops and provides stress management/wellness treatment plans for inpatient and outpatient populations.

Requirements

Internal applicant who has completed a MSW Internship at HMHI in the hiring org/program.

CSW licensure is to be obtained within 45 days after completion date (identified in documentation requirement above).

Licenses Required Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Utah Health as a Social Worker Trainee – University Hospital.

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentsCounselingTreatment PlanningCommunity ResourcesStress ManagementWellness TreatmentCase ManagementHuman RelationsCommunicationMultidisciplinary TeamworkConflict ResolutionPatient CareLife Span GrowthData Assessment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker Trainee at University of Utah Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at University of Utah Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessments, Counseling, Treatment Planning, Community Resources, Stress Management, Wellness Treatment, Case Management, Human Relations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: This trainee position provides psychological and social support to patients and families under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, integrating counseling services with overall patient care. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, administering approved counsel...

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