First Step House
Jared Ferguson, MSW, LCSW has a diverse work experience that includes roles in mental health services, psychotherapy, teaching, and system administration. Jared served as the Director of Mental Health Services and Agency Security Officer at First Step House and worked as a Psychotherapist at Draper Psychological Services and Odyssey House of Utah. Jared also was a Presenter at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Contract Teacher at Jordan School District. Before entering the field of social work, Jared had experience as a Broadband Manager at Infowest, Inc. and a Junior Systems Administrator at Webpipe.net. Their earlier experience includes working as a Therapist Intern II at Utah Department of Corrections and as a Mental Health Worker Intern at Vista Adolescent Treatment Center. Overall, Jared has a strong background in mental health services and has gained experience in various industries throughout their career.
Jared Ferguson, MSW, LCSW, completed their education in social work at the University of Utah. Jared obtained a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from 2005 to 2007, followed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from 2007 to 2008. Prior to attending the University of Utah, Jared Ferguson received an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from Dixie State College from 2002 to 2004.
In addition to their formal education, Jared Ferguson has obtained several certifications. These include becoming a Certified Arbinger Developing and Implementing the Outward Mindset Facilitator from The Arbinger Institute in February 2019 and completing the Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions - Core Curriculum from the University of Cincinnati in April 2017. Jared has also received certifications in Moral Reconation Therapy from Correctional Counseling Incorporated, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy from the Albert Ellis Institute, although the specific dates of completion are not provided.
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The mission of First Step House is to help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery. Founded in 1958, First Step House has evolved into a co-occurring capable, behavioral health treatment and housing provider. First Step House is accredited by the Joint Commission, the leading healthcare accreditation entity in the U.S., for our continuous compliance with performance standards and commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. We have been a consistent leader in the Salt Lake metro area delivering evidence-based interventions and achieving positive outcomes for individuals, Veterans, and families who struggle with high severity substance use disorders, histories of homelessness, mental health conditions, justice system involvement, and primary health concerns. We operate two residential treatment facilities, two outpatient treatment centers, and six transitional housing facilities in Salt Lake County, Utah. We are currently in the process of building two permanent supportive housing facilities for individuals with histories of homelessness, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders. The scope of services we offer include substance use disorder and mental health assessment, residential and outpatient treatment, recovery residence services, housing, case management, employment support, primary health care, peer support services, and long-term recovery management. Through our programs, we serve over 1,000 individuals per year- many of who arrive at our doorstep with very little resources, lack of family support, and numerous barriers to overcome.