Full Time Therapist

Wasatch Behavioral Health; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & 401(k) options

PEHP Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits Plan

HSA Contributions

FSA Options

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Annual pay increases

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health in Provo, UT seeks a Full-Time Therapist to deliver trauma-informed therapy to youth in the New Vista Program. You will treat adolescents facing abuse, neglect and other adverse experiences, offering day treatment and outpatient services to build healthier futures.

Position includes collaboration with NOJOS-certified therapists for sex-specific treatment where needed. Schedule: Tue-Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Compensation: $30.26–$44.47/hour DOE and Licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Utah licensure as CSW, ACMHC, AMFT, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT or ability to obtain before start.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Solid skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and therapy.
• Comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and teams.
• Strong documentation skills and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect clinical services to youth with behavioral health needs.
• Conduct individual, family, and group psychotherapy sessions.
• Complete intake assessments, interviews, and ongoing documentation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain and manage an assigned caseload and discharge planning.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to support outcomes.
• Assist with permanency planning and client advocacy as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Providing therapy

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Ethical practice

Lifelong learning

Education

Master's degree in social work

Master's in Mental Health Counseling

Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Therapist and earn $30.26-$44.47/hour while making a lasting impact in the lives of youth overcoming the effects of trauma. As part of our New Vista Program in Provo, Utah, you'll provide trauma-informed therapy to adolescents facing complex challenges related to abuse, neglect, family separation, domestic violence, adoption-related concerns, and other adverse experiences. Working in a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll deliver meaningful treatment through both day treatment and outpatient services, helping youth address underlying trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, and build safer, more stable futures. This role also offers the opportunity to work alongside NOJOS-certified therapists providing sex-specific treatment for youth with specialized needs.

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

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
• 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 Therapist

• Provide direct and indirect clinical services to individuals with behavioral health disorders and complex psychosocial needs
• Conduct individual, family, and group psychotherapy sessions
• Complete intake assessments, clinical interviews, and ongoing documentation
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Maintain and manage an assigned caseload
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity-of-care coordination
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to support client outcomes
• Assist with permanency planning and client advocacy as needed

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).
• Experience working with children preferred.
• 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.

Salary: $30.26 - $44.47 per hour