Research Associate, Mental Health

Working Title School-Based Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

Career Progression Track A00

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Department 02326 - Mental and Behavioral Health

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

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)

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.

Type

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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 Human Resources at  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  or  or University Human Resource Management at  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.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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…