Employment Opportunities

Be a Part of a Team That Makes a Difference

Root for Kids is a non-profit organization located in Southern Utah that provides support for children and families in need of extra care. Since 1993, Root for Kids has provided over 16,000 families with the extra help they need to navigate challenges and ensure that every child in our community has the skills they need to excel in school and in life. We help provide education and nurturing support to create an environment for optimal growth and development for each child.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinical Mental Health Therapist

Part-Time Position
Wage rate: $28-$32

Root for Kids mission is to nurture strong beginnings in all children, We are seeking a person who wants to make a difference for children ages birth to three and their families in our community.
Part Time position.

Benefits include:

Telehealth, workers comp.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers mental health, financial and legal counseling.
Flexible Spending Account(FSA).
Student loan assistance available.
Paid vacation + 13 pro-rated paid holidays throughout the year.

This individual will:

Conduct standardized assessments of children ages birth to three and their families that have been referred to determine eligibility.
Will develop treatment plans as indicated by assessments and assist in the development of Individualized Family Service Plans
(IFSPs) for children with special needs.
Therapy will be provided in both a home visit and center-based model.
Will manage all referrals and assist with determining eligibility.
Will provide training and consultation to staff, and document all services provided in a data base.
Will also assist with the development of policies and procedures to address mental health concerns agency-wide.

Requirements include:

Requires at a minimum a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license or equivalent for the state of Utah and experience working with young children.
Must have effective communication skills.
Bilingual Spanish/English needed.
Must have good record keeping ability and good computer skills including data entry and reports.
Requires a person with full mobility, the ability to see, hear and speak, and lift up to 20 lbs. Accommodations can be made as necessary.
Applicants will be required to pass a background check and e-verification.
Requires a current driver license and reliable transportation to conduct home visits with employer paid mileage.

Full position description available on request.
Email resume to employment@rootforkids.org or call at 435-288-1594