Full Time Youth Crisis Therapist

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Therapist at our CyFast Youth Crisis Facility in Provo, Utah, where you'll make a real difference for youth experiencing mental health crises. This onsite role offers a collaborative, supportive environment that values empathy, innovation, and teamwork. With a competitive wage of $28.50–$44.03/hour, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while supporting youth and families when they need it most.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, varies based on programming needs, variable hours
Compensation: $28.50–$44.03 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.

What You'll Do as a Therapist

• Provide direct and indirect clinical services to youth in a crisis stabilization setting
• Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and risk assessments
• Develop, implement, and oversee individualized treatment and discharge plans
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions
• Maintain a clinical caseload and complete required documentation in a timely manner
• Collaborate with families, multidisciplinary treatment teams, and community partners
• Participate in family-team meetings and permanency planning
• Coordinate with courts, state agencies, and outside providers to ensure continuity of care
• Support safe transitions to aftercare and community-based services

Qualifications

• 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.
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase

Apply Today

Ready to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!