University of Utah Health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) to join the Intensive Outpatient Clinic (IOC), a team-based clinic serving individuals with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
This is not a traditional outpatient behavioral health role focused on billing volume.
The IOC operates within a value-based Medicaid model in partnership with University of Utah Health Plans. Our interdisciplinary team brings together medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, and other clinic staff to deliver integrated, whole-person care designed to improve health outcomes and reduce avoidable emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and total cost of care.
In 2023, the IOC was recognized by Governor Spencer Cox’s One Utah Health Collaborative for innovation in comprehensive care delivery. The clinic was also featured in the Sundance Film Festival short film Meet Me Where I Am, which highlights the impact of person-centered, integrated care.
Our Approach
The IOC provides comprehensive, integrated care for patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs. The clinic is part of the University of Utah Population Health Center and works closely with primary care, behavioral health, care management, dental services, dermatology, pediatrics, and other programs to support coordinated care.
As the clinic continues to grow, the IOC is refining its value-based care model in collaboration with University of Utah Health Plans. Clinical care is aligned with measurable outcomes, including reductions in emergency department use, inpatient admissions, and total cost of care.
Who Thrives Here
We are looking for clinicians who:
- Enjoy team-based, interdisciplinary care.
- Are comfortable working with medically and socially complex patients.
- Have experience or interest in trauma-informed care and substance use disorders.
- Value meaningful patient relationships over high-volume throughput.
- Are curious about population health, integrated care, and value-based care.
- Can balance direct therapy with collaboration, case consultation, and care planning.
The Setting
The IOC is located at the University of Utah Population Health Center near Rose Park in Salt Lake City. This is an on-site clinical role supporting both the IOC patient population and the broader clinic team.
This position reports to the IOC Medical Director.
This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and is required on campus or in health care facilities to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at 168 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 to support clinic operations.
What You’ll Gain
- Experience in team-based, integrated care.
- Exposure to value-based Medicaid care models.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovation and quality improvement.
- Meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues.
- A role in a care model designed for patients who need more coordinated, comprehensive support.
Corporate Overview
University of Utah Health is a Level 1 Trauma Center and nationally recognized academic medical center. Our hospitals and clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, quality standards, and patient outcomes. Here, clinicians work in collaborative teams where their contributions are visible and meaningful.
