Full Time Therapist

Wasatch Behavioral Health•American Fork, UT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Therapist with our Vantage Point North Program in American Fork, Utah! With a competitive wage of $30.26–$44.47/hour , this role offers the opportunity to provide therapeutic support to youth ages 10–17 during times of crisis. Vantage Point is a short-term, voluntary youth crisis facility that provides a safe and supportive environment for youth experiencing family conflict, mental health challenges, trauma-related behaviors, suicidal thoughts, running away, risk of homelessness, or other challenges affecting their well-being. Therapists work with youth and families to help resolve conflict, develop effective coping strategies, and create a plan for moving forward while helping prevent unnecessary emergency room visits, law enforcement involvement, and escalation into other systems of care. Male applicants are preferred due to current program demand. Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, Hours are Varied Compensation: $30.26–$44.47 DOE and Licensure Benefits Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options) Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance Vision Benefits Plan Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options Company-Paid Life Insurance Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Annual Holidays Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Scheduled Annual Pay Increases 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.

Requirements

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).
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.

Nice To Haves

Male applicants are preferred due to current program demand.
Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect clinical services to youth experiencing 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, 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.