Part Time Therapist

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health at our Receiving & Outreach Center (ROC) in Provo, Utah as a Part-Time Therapist. In this role, you'll provide essential crisis mental health services to adults in Utah and Wasatch Counties, supporting individuals during acute mental health crises in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

About Us

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization services for adults experiencing acute mental health challenges.
• Conduct mental health evaluations and consultations to determine appropriate levels of care and support.
• Provide individual support and therapeutic interventions to clients during times of crisis.
• Complete clinical documentation, assessments, and treatment recommendations in accordance with agency standards.
• Coordinate care and connect clients with community resources, treatment programs, and ongoing support services.
• Collaborate with peer support specialists, therapists, law enforcement, hospitals, and community partners to provide comprehensive crisis care.
• Support Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCOT) responses in collaboration with local law enforcement when needed.
• Assist clients in developing safety plans, coping strategies, and next steps toward stabilization.
• Provide care coordination for individuals receiving Crisis Residential Support (CRS) services to help prevent higher levels of care and promote community-based stability.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for clients receiving short-term crisis services.
• Work as part of a 24/7 crisis response team dedicated to providing immediate access to compassionate behavioral health care.

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).
• Experience working with children preferred.
• 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.

Pay

$28.79–$44.47/hour, depending on experience and licensure.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM-9:00 PM