Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Are you a purpose-driven clinician passionate about guiding adolescents through meaningful transformation? Sunrise Residential Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate, skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our dynamic, trauma-informed team. At Sunrise, we blend clinical excellence with heart. Set against the serene backdrop of southern Utah, our campus offers a safe, home-like environment where girls and boys ages 12–17 can heal, grow, and thrive. We specialize in relational, experiential, and evidence-based care that addresses trauma, emotional regulation, and family systems.
Requirements
- Educational Requirement: Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related behavioral science field.
- Licensure: Preferred—fully licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC); accepted—associate licensure (CSW, AMFT, ACMHC).
- Therapeutic Expertise: Passion for facilitating growth through individual, family, and group therapy using a collaborative, team-based approach.
- Clinical Experience: Preferred—2+ years of therapy experience and 1+ year in a residential setting using relational and experiential modalities.
- Treatment Planning: Skilled in developing, implementing, and adjusting treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Credentialing Ready: Must have or be willing to establish a CAQH profile and obtain an NPI number.
- Compliance: Must pass a state background check and adhere to clinical and ethical standards.
Nice To Haves
- Licensure: Preferred—fully licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC)
- Clinical Experience: Preferred—2+ years of therapy experience and 1+ year in a residential setting using relational and experiential modalities.
Responsibilities
- Individualized Caseloads: Work with no more than 8 clients, allowing for deeper therapeutic relationships and personalized care.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Apply proven modalities like DBT, TF-CBT, ACT, Smart Recovery, and Seeking Safety to support client progress.
- Client-Centered Care: Tailor individual, group, and family therapy to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
- Collaborative Approach: Partner with a multidisciplinary team—including psychiatrists and physicians—for holistic treatment.
- Culturally Competent: Provide inclusive care with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and cultural dynamics.
- Clinical Excellence: Maintain compliance through timely documentation, outcome tracking, and adherence to treatment plans.
- Transformational Impact: Guide students through program completion and discharge, fostering healing and generational change.
Benefits
- Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
