Therapist I | Adult Services

About the role

At Valley West, our Therapist I team provides the guidance, support, and evidence-based care individuals need to navigate mental health and substance use challenges. Through meaningful therapeutic relationships, personalized treatment planning, and collaborative care, you'll help clients build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, and make lasting progress toward recovery and well-being.

The Therapist I (ACMHC, AMFT, CSW, CSW-I, LMSW) conducts mental health assessments, develops individualized care plans, and delivers evidence-based psychotherapy interventions. The Therapist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to prioritize client care and achieve treatment objectives. The Therapist ensures compliance with ethical standards, participates in professional development, and maintains timely documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments to diagnose mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Directs clients’ care by developing, implementing, and managing personalized care plans with specific treatment goals and objectives for each client
• Provides therapy sessions for individuals, groups, families, and crisis support using approved evidence-based tools to effectively enhance treatment
• Follows agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions and discharge plans, and client care
• Collaborates with internal and external multidisciplinary teams regarding clinical aspects of treatment
• Adheres to ethical and legal standards set by licensing boards and state regulations
• Meets direct care expectations
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities to meet licensure, certification, and/or other agency requirements

Requirements

• Master’s degree – Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or equivalent
• ACMHC, AMFT, CSW, CSW-I, or LMSW licensure in state of practice
• Agency provided certifications

Pay

Range starts at $65,020.80 annually (pay calculated based on years of licensed experience). Hourly rate: $31.26–$35.17.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with one shift per week working until 8:00 pm
• Flexibility to start at 9:00 am or 10:00 am
• Flexible 4/10 (Tuesdays off) or 5/8 schedule options

Benefits

Compensation

• Tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members
• On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday

Time Off

• 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service)
• 10 paid holidays
• 2 wellness days
• Paid parental leave

Health & Insurance Benefits

Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance
• Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members

Health Savings & Reimbursement

• Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families (depending on medical plan selection)

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions
• Company match of up to 6% of your annual salary

Professional Development

• Tuition reimbursement
• New licensure reimbursement
• Paid training and conference attendance
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Paid time for continuing education

About Valley Behavioral Health

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong to a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.