Client Budget Specialist at Representative Payee Services - Full Time

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health and make a meaningful impact in your community as a Client Budget Specialist with our Representative Payee Services Department at the South Provo Clinic. This role offers the opportunity to help individuals achieve greater financial stability and independence while supporting their recovery and overall well-being. As a Client Budget Specialist, you will work closely with clients, treatment teams, and community partners to assist with budgeting, bill payments, benefit management, and financial planning. Through compassionate support and financial stewardship, you will play an important role in helping clients meet their basic needs and work toward their personal goals. Client Budget Specialists in this position earn $19.14–$24.26/hour. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy helping others, and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those you serve, we would love to hear from you.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: $19.14–$24.26 DOE

Benefits

• Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
• Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits Plan
• Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 12 Paid Annual Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Scheduled Annual Pay Increases

About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health

Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.

What You'll Do as a Client Budget Specialist

• Meet with clients individually to develop personalized financial plans, budgets, and personal-needs fund schedules.
• Educate clients on Representative Payee Services (RPS) policies, financial best practices, and budgeting strategies.
• Review, track, and arrange payment for court fines, debts, and monthly obligations; communicate with courts, jails, and creditors as needed.
• Negotiate payment plans, settlement offers, or reduced interest rates with creditors and collection agencies.
• Coordinate with RPS staff to submit check requests and ensure bills are paid accurately and on time.
• Work closely with clinicians and case managers as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team to support clients' mental health recovery through integrated financial services.
• Provide supportive services such as running client errands, assisting in crisis situations, offering transportation, and responding to phone calls
• Assist with documentation, progress note review, and compliance with agency policies and audit requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of post-high-school education in social work, psychology, business, finance, or a related field OR one year of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Knowledge of personal finances, counseling techniques, assessment processes, and basic teaching methods.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and maintain strong working relationships with clients, staff, and community partners.
• Preferred: documented education or experience in finance or related fields.

Apply Today

Ready to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.