Youth Crisis Therapist – Short-Term Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401

PEHP Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits Plan

HSA Contributions

FSA Options

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Annual Holidays

Generous PTO

Scheduled Pay Increases

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Therapist for the Vantage Point North Program in American Fork, Utah. The role offers direct and indirect crisis-focused therapy for youth aged 10–17, with a compensation range of $30.26–$44.47 per hour, DOE and licensure.

The therapist will conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy while coordinating with supervisors and community partners to support safer outcomes and reduce ER or law

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, MHC, or MFT required.
• Utah licensure as CSW, ACMHC, AMFT, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT (or ability to obtain before starting).
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and therapy delivery skills.
• Experience working with youths and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect clinical services to youth in crisis.
• Complete intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Coordinate care with supervisors, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners.
• Provide consultation and training to external organizations (e.g., Juvenile Detention Centers).
• Monitor client progress, behaviors, and responses to medications.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and case management records.
• Support a safe, therapeutic, and structured treatment environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Providing therapy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Ethical practice

Spanish speakers

Education

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Therapist for the Vantage Point North Program in American Fork, Utah. The role offers direct and indirect crisis-focused therapy for youth aged 10–17, with a compensation range of $30.26–$44.47 per hour, DOE and licensure.

The therapist will conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy while coordinating with supervisors and community partners to support safer outcomes and reduce ER or law