Youth Crisis Therapist — Transform Lives in Short-Term Care

Wasatch; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 86,708,000 - 127,425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement & 401(k)

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision plan

HSA contributions

FSA options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Annual raises

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Therapist for the Vantage Point North Program in American Fork, Utah. The role offers $30.26-$44.47/hour and a Sunday-Thursday schedule, with varied hours.

You will provide crisis-focused therapy to youth ages 10-17, complete intake assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans to reduce risk and support family resilience. Responsibilities include individual, family and group therapy, coordination with supervisors and community partners,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or MFT.
• Utah licensure such as CSW/ACMHC/AMFT/LCSW/CMHC/LMFT or ability to obtain.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning and therapy delivery skills.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and collaborate with a team.
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis-focused direct and indirect clinical services to youth.
• 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 such as 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

Therapy delivery

Education

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

Tools

Utah clinical licensure

Job description

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Therapist for the Vantage Point North Program in American Fork, Utah. The role offers $30.26-$44.47/hour and a Sunday-Thursday schedule, with varied hours.

You will provide crisis-focused therapy to youth ages 10-17, complete intake assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans to reduce risk and support family resilience. Responsibilities include individual, family and group therapy, coordination with supervisors and community partners,