Full-Time Youth Crisis Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & 401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

HSA Contributions

FSA Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Annual Pay Raises

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Therapist for the CY-FAST program in Provo, Utah. You will deliver crisis stabilization and evidence-based therapy to youth and families, working with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety and long-term recovery.

The role requires a Master’s degree and Utah licensure (CSW/ACMHC/AMFT/LCSW/CMHC/LMFT) or ability to obtain before starting; Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase.

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

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

Crisis Intervention

Therapy Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work

Utah licensure options (CSW/ACMHC/AMFT/LCSW/CMHC/LMFT)

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.

Salary: $28.79 - $44.47 per hour