Full Time Therapist

Wasatch; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401

Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP)

Vision Benefits Plan

HSA Contributions

FSA Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Annual Pay Increases

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health in Provo, Utah, is seeking a Full-Time Therapist for the CY-FAST program. The role offers compensation ranging from $28.79 to $44.47 per hour based on experience and licensure.

You will provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy within a multidisciplinary crisis services team and collaborate with case managers and community partners to support youth safety and stability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy required.
• Utah licensure as CSW, ACMHC, AMFT, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT (or the ability to obtain it before starting).
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and delivering therapy.
• Diversity-savvy, capable of working with individuals and families from varied backgrounds.
• Excellent communication; 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect clinical services to individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community.
• Conduct crisis assessments, intakes, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy services as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and crisis stabilization plans.
• Maintain and manage an assigned caseload while ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with families, courts, hospitals, law enforcement, and state agencies as a clinical liaison.
• Participate in family team meetings, discharge planning, and continuity-of-care coordination.
• Provide consultation, education, and support to clients, families, and community partners.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Therapy delivery

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

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

Job description

Join our dynamic team at Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Therapist with our Children, Youth & Family Assessment Stabilization Team (CY-FAST) in Provo, Utah! This rewarding opportunity offers a competitive wage of $28.79–$44.47/hour, depending on experience and licensure, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families experiencing behavioral health crises. As part of our multidisciplinary crisis services team, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based care through individual, family, and group therapy while collaborating with case managers, peer support specialists, and community partners to help youth achieve safety, stability, and long-term success.

Schedule: Monday-Friday (days could vary based on program's needs), Rotating Swing Shifts (hours vary based on program's needs)
Compensation: $28.79–$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 Crisis Therapist

• Provide direct and indirect clinical services to individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community
• Conduct crisis assessments, intakes, and psychosocial evaluations
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy services as appropriate
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and crisis stabilization plans
• Maintain and manage an assigned caseload while ensuring timely and accurate documentation
• Collaborate with families, courts, hospitals, law enforcement, and state agencies as a clinical liaison
• Participate in family team meetings, discharge planning, and continuity-of-care coordination
• Provide consultation, education, and support to clients, families, and community partners

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.