Full Time Therapist

Wasatch; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 86,708,000 - 127,425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement & 401(k)

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision plan

HSA contributions

FSA options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Annual raises

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Therapist for the Vantage Point North Program in American Fork, Utah. The role offers $30.26-$44.47/hour and a Sunday-Thursday schedule, with varied hours.

You will provide crisis-focused therapy to youth ages 10-17, complete intake assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans to reduce risk and support family resilience. Responsibilities include individual, family and group therapy, coordination with supervisors and community partners,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or MFT.
• Utah licensure such as CSW/ACMHC/AMFT/LCSW/CMHC/LMFT or ability to obtain.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning and therapy delivery skills.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and collaborate with a team.
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis-focused direct and indirect clinical services to youth.
• Complete intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual, family and group therapy sessions.
• Coordinate care with supervisors, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners.
• Provide consultation and training to external organizations such as Juvenile Detention Centers.
• Monitor client progress, behaviors, and responses to medications.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and case management records.
• Support a safe, therapeutic, and structured treatment environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Therapy delivery

Education

Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy

Tools

Utah clinical licensure

Job description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Therapist with our Vantage Point North Program in American Fork, Utah! With a competitive wage of $30.26-$44.47/hour, this role offers the opportunity to provide therapeutic support to youth ages 10-17 during times of crisis. Vantage Point is a short-term, voluntary youth crisis facility that provides a safe and supportive environment for youth experiencing family conflict, mental health challenges, trauma-related behaviors, suicidal thoughts, running away, risk of homelessness, or other challenges affecting their well-being. Therapists work with youth and families to help resolve conflict, develop effective coping strategies, and create a plan for moving forward while helping prevent unnecessary emergency room visits, law enforcement involvement, and escalation into other systems of care.

Male applicants are preferred due to current program demand.

Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday, Hours are Varied

Compensation: $30.26-$44.47 DOE and Licensure

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
• 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 Therapist

• Provide direct and indirect clinical services to youth experiencing crisis.
• Complete intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Coordinate care with supervisors, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners.
• Provide consultation and training to external organizations, such as Juvenile Detention Centers.
• Monitor client progress, behaviors, and responses to medications.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and case management records.
• Support a safe, therapeutic, and structured treatment environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Utah licensure as CSW, ACMHC, AMFT, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT (or the ability to obtain it before starting).
• Solid skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and providing therapy.
• Comfortable working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team.
• Reliable with documentation and maintaining professional standards.
• Committed to ethical practice and ongoing learning.
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase

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.