Licensed Clinical Therapist

ROOTs Transition; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ROOTs Transition in Park City, UT, seeks a Licensed Clinical Therapist for a full-time, on-site role serving adolescents in residential care. You will conduct individual, family, and group therapy using trauma-informed modalities and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include completing clinical assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, documenting progress, and coordinating case management with internal staff and external providers.

Qualifications

• Active clinical license in Utah (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, CMHC, or equivalent) or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Experience providing therapy to adolescents in residential settings.
• Experience working with individuals impacted by complex trauma.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, family, and group therapy with adolescents in residential care.
• Complete clinical assessments and develop/update treatment plans.
• Document progress and coordinate case management with internal/external providers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in treatment reviews and family meetings.
• Contribute to program development and provide staff training; participate in crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Ethical practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Family communication

Trauma-informed care

Adolescent care

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Company Description: ROOTs Transition is a residential treatment center in Park City, UT serving adolescents assigned female at birth between the ages of 15–18 who have been impacted by complex trauma. The organization’s mission is to promote healing through agency, curiosity, and community, using nature as a catalyst for growth and integration. Following comprehensive clinical assessments, students receive individualized support that builds on skills learned in nature-based experiences. Daily practice in a home-like setting helps students apply therapeutic skills, maintain meaningful connections, and access flexible support at different stages of their journey. ROOTs Transition offers a collaborative environment for clinicians who value trauma-informed care and experiential approaches.

Role Description: The Licensed Clinical Therapist is a full-time, on-site role based in Park City, UT. The therapist will conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions for adolescents in residential care, using trauma-informed and evidence-based modalities aligned with ROOTs Transition’s mission. Day-to-day responsibilities include completing clinical assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, documenting progress, and coordinating case management with internal staff and external providers. The therapist will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to support students’ therapeutic goals, integrate nature-based and experiential interventions, and participate in treatment reviews and family meetings. Additional responsibilities may include crisis intervention, contributing to program development, and providing clinical input for staff training and milieu support.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in Mental Health and Psychology appropriate for adolescent residential treatment.
• Background in Social Work and Case Management to coordinate services and support comprehensive care.
• Experience providing Family Therapy to involve caregivers and support family systems in treatment.
• Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, CMHC, or equivalent) in the state of Utah or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Demonstrated experience working with adolescents and individuals impacted by complex trauma.
• Strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and ethical practice.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Comfort with nature-based, experiential, or residential treatment settings; prior experience in such environments is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.