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Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Saint George, UT · On-site +1

$119/hr

About you ● You're a fully-licensed Mental Health Therapist at a Master's level or above with LMHC, LPCMH, LIMHP, LMFT, LMFTS, LCMFT, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LCPCS, LPCC-S, LCSW, LICSW, or LCSCW licensure ...

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Provo, UT

$119/hr

About you ● You're a fully-licensed Mental Health Therapist at a Master's level or above with LMHC, LPCMH, LIMHP, LMFT, LMFTS, LCMFT, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LCPCS, LPCC-S, LCSW, LICSW, or LCSCW licensure ...

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A health professional practices patient care in the health care or medical fields, such as dentistry, medicine, occupational health, social work, and physical therapy. They often work as a practitioner, nurse, midwife, physician, psychologist, counselor, paramedic, or other high-demand, health-related jobs that improve the quality of care for the community they work in. Job duties range depending on the type of care they offer but typically include utilizing interpersonal skills to provide customer service, communicating with patients, recording and analyzing data, staying up-to-date on medical advances, and working with various tools and equipment.

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Health professionals often work in multidisciplinary teams that include doctors, nurses, therapists, and administrative staff. A common challenge is ensuring effective communication across different specialties, as each team member may have unique perspectives and priorities. Balancing workloads, managing time efficiently, and maintaining clarity in patient care plans are also typical hurdles. However, these challenges can be addressed through regular team meetings, clear documentation, and a collaborative approach to patient care.

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To thrive as a Health Professional, you need a solid background in health sciences, clinical knowledge, and a relevant degree or certification such as an MD, RN, or allied health qualification. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and specialized equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and empathy help build trust with patients and facilitate effective teamwork. These skills ensure safe, high-quality patient care and enable collaboration across diverse healthcare environments.

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AspectHealth ProfessionalNurse
CredentialsVaries (e.g., certifications, licenses depending on specialization)Registered Nurse (RN) license, nursing degree (ADN or BSN)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community health, private practicesHospitals, clinics, long-term care, community settings
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, government agencies, private sectorHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations
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Health Professionals encompass a broad range of healthcare roles, including nurses, physicians, therapists, and more. Nurses are a specific type of health professional with specialized training and licensing. While all nurses are health professionals, not all health professionals are nurses. Nurses primarily provide patient care, monitor health status, and assist in treatment, working mainly in hospitals and clinics. Other health professionals may include doctors, therapists, or technicians, each with different credentials and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Health Professional job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,056 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Approved Mental Health Professional - Mental Health

Liquid Personnel

Roy, UT

$48K - $63K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for its client's Mental Health Team / AMHP Service in Herefordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a small, friendly, and highly collaborative team that values professional autonomy, reflective practice, and strong peer support. The service plays a vital role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals within the community, supporting practitioners to make legally sound and ethically grounded decisions in complex and high-risk situations.

You will be part of a values-driven team that promotes wellbeing, shared learning, and a positive working environment, where no practitioner carries difficult decisions alone. 

What will your responsibilities be?

  • Undertaking Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments and fulfilling duties as an Approved Mental Health Professional.
  • Making complex, high-risk decisions in line with legal frameworks, ensuring the protection of service users' rights and wellbeing.
  • Applying strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and safeguarding legislation in practice.
  • Triaging referrals and managing urgent and complex mental health cases effectively.
  • Preparing and completing high-quality AMHP reports and associated legal documentation.
  • Working collaboratively with Mental Health Teams, medical professionals, and partner agencies.
  • Promoting and upholding the human rights of individuals in all decision-making processes.
  • Participating in reflective practice, supervision, and team learning activities.
  • Supporting a culture of peer support, shared responsibility, and professional integrity.
  • Ensuring safe lone working practices in line with service procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have, 

 Professional Qualification: Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA, BSc, MA in Social Work or equivalent).
 Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England.
 AMHP Status: Must hold an Approved Mental Health Professional qualification.

 Experience:
Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience as an AMHP.
Experience assessing a range of client groups within mental health services.
Experience undertaking Mental Health Act assessments and managing complex risk.

 Knowledge:
Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and safeguarding frameworks.
Strong understanding of human rights and their application in mental health practice.

 Skills:
Excellent decision-making and analytical skills in complex situations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team.
High standard of report writing and legal documentation.
Ability to manage pressure and respond effectively in high-risk situations.

Why Liquid Personnel?

  •  Free DBS and compliance service
  • Twice weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service, getting you paid more quickly
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
  • Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
  • Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
  • "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
  • "Find your own job" bonus - get 250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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