Incentivized Pediatric Therapist - Outpatient Focus

Wasatch Behavioral Health; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 45,500 - 57,800; Part time

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health in Payson, Utah, seeks an incentivized therapist to join the Payson Family Clinic onsite. The role focuses on children, adolescents, and families within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering accessible, evidence-based behavioral health care in our community.

You will provide individual, family, and group therapy, complete documentation, and coordinate with schools, courts, and social services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Utah licensure as LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT (or ability to obtain before starting).
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and providing therapy.
• Comfortable working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with young children preferred; Spanish speakers may qualify for wage increase.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect clinical services, including individual, family, and group therapy, using evidence-based approaches.
• Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and diagnostic interviews to identify needs and plan treatment.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans focused on goals and progress.
• Maintain caseload and complete accurate clinical documentation.
• Deliver trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and families.
• Participate in family meetings, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.
• Coordinate care with parents, schools, state agencies, hospitals, and partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Screen referrals to determine appropriate placement and services.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical staff to provide comprehensive care.
• Offer consultation and training to team members and community partners.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed to improve quality of life.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Therapy delivery

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Wasatch Behavioral Health in Payson, Utah, seeks an incentivized therapist to join the Payson Family Clinic onsite. The role focuses on children, adolescents, and families within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering accessible, evidence-based behavioral health care in our community.

You will provide individual, family, and group therapy, complete documentation, and coordinate with schools, courts, and social services.