Part Time Therapist

Wasatch; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Part-Time Therapist for our American Fork Family Clinic in American Fork, Utah. This on-site role involves providing individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults using evidenced-based methods to help clients reach personal goals.

The position features a varied schedule, 25-28 hours per week, with compensation ranging from $28.79 to $44.47 per hour DOE and licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• Utah licensure eligibility or current licensure required before starting.
• Experience with children preferred.
• Strong documentation and clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Conduct intake assessments and diagnostic interviews to identify client needs.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans focused on client goals.
• Maintain a caseload with accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with families, medical providers, and other professionals to support client success.
• Screen referrals to ensure appropriate placement and level of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Spanish language (bonus)

Education

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

Job description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-Time Therapist at our American Fork Family Clinic (AFFC) in American Fork, Utah. This onsite position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where compassion, integrity, and innovation guide the care we provide. As a therapist, you'll provide meaningful behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating a variety of mental health challenges. Through evidence-based treatment and a client-centered approach, you'll help individuals develop skills, strengthen relationships, and work toward achieving their personal goals. Therapists in this position earn $28.79–$44.47/hour.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-8:00PM (Hours are Varied, 25-28 hours a week)
Compensation: $28.79–$44.47 DOE and Licensure

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, including individual, family, and group therapy, using evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and diagnostic interviews to identify client needs and develop appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans focused on client goals and progress.
• Maintain an assigned caseload while completing accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation.
• Provide therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, behavioral challenges, autism spectrum disorders, sexual behavior concerns, and post-adoption challenges.
• Participate in family team meetings and assist with discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and continuity of care.
• Coordinate care with families, medical providers, community partners, and other service providers to support client success.
• Screen and evaluate referrals to ensure appropriate placement and access to the right level of care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, case managers, medical providers, and support staff to provide comprehensive behavioral health services.
• Provide consultation, education, and support to clients, families, and community partners.
• Utilize trauma-informed, client-centered approaches to help individuals build coping skills, improve functioning, and achieve their treatment goals.

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.