Weekend Therapist

Ascent Behavioral Hospital • Millcreek, UT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary therapist role provides clinical services for teens in an acute psychiatric hospital setting by combining group therapy and acute stabilization in a trauma-informed environment. Caseload will consist of adolescents, ages 12 through 18, who are struggling with issues such as depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, and trauma. The primary therapist will be a critical component of a multi-disciplinary treatment team aimed at stabilizing clinically complex adolescents and providing support to the adolescent’s family.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a mental health field
• 2+ years clinical experience
• Licensed with Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
• DOPL license is unrestricted and in good standing
• Able to pass criminal investigation background checks
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Able to pass motor vehicle record checks
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
• 1st Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)
• crisis intervention certified (we may provide)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 2-4 therapeutic groups per day utilizing evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT-informed skills, psychoeducation, process groups)
• Create a safe, structured, and engaging environment that promotes emotional expression and skill development
• Provide brief individual support and crisis intervention as needed during shifts
• Collaborate with nursing, psychiatry, and other clinical staff to support patient care and treatment goals
• Monitor patient behavior, engagement, and safety within the milieu
• Document group sessions, clinical observations, and patient interactions in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards
• Contribute to continuity of care by communicating relevant updates to the weekday treatment team

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after probationary period
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continued professional development and certification opportunities
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands
• Close to many world-class ski resorts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees