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HealthySteps Specialist

West Valley Clinic, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026

💰 $132,000/yr($86,000/yr – $132,000/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

The HealthySteps Specialist is an early childhood development professional embedded within the pediatric primary care team. This role focuses on supporting children ages 0 to 3 and their families through prevention-focused, relationship-based care that promotes healthy development and strengthens caregiver-child relationships.

HealthySteps is an evidence-based model of care that integrates behavioral health and child development expertise directly into pediatric primary care. The program supports social-emotional development, language and cognitive growth, and overall family well-being during the most critical years of a child’s development.

Working closely with pediatric providers and the care team, the HealthySteps Specialist provides early identification of developmental and behavioral concerns, delivers brief interventions, and connects families to appropriate resources. Based on clinic needs and caseload, this role may also support older pediatric patients ages 3 and older to ensure continuity of care across the clinic population.

Job Specifics

Application Requirements: Please upload a current resume that includes your work history and relevant licenses or certifications.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
FTE: Full time
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
Location: West Valley Pediatric Clinic 5373 W Lake Park Blvd West Valley City. This is an in person role starting in November or December,100% remote prior to Nov/Dec.
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Essential Functions

Participates in team-based well-child visits to support development, behavior, and relational health
Provides anticipatory guidance on development, sleep, feeding, behavior, and positive parenting
Conducts developmental and social-emotional screenings and assessments
Delivers brief consultation and short-term interventions for behavioral and developmental concerns
Supports families in strengthening caregiver-child relationships and promoting healthy development
Follows up with families to reinforce care plans and ensure ongoing engagement
Identifies needs and connects families to appropriate community resources and services
Provides warm handoffs and tracks referrals to ensure successful connections
Collaborates with pediatric providers, advanced practice providers, and clinic caregivers to coordinate care
Participates in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement activities
Provides education and consultation to clinic caregivers related to early childhood development
Documents all patient interactions and care coordination in the electronic health record
Tracks program metrics including patient engagement, referrals, and outcomes
Supports program implementation and ongoing development within the clinic

Minimum Qualifications

Current licensure in the state of practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Current licensure in LLMSW, CSW, ACMHC, or AMFT in state of practice acceptable but must obtain LCSW, CMHC, or MFT within one (1) year of hire or promotion into this role.
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution (degree verification required).
Demonstrated experience in behavioral health care, preferably in a collaborative care setting.
Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR), documentation, and Microsoft 365 products.
Commitment to patient advocacy and providing patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications