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Rite of Passage
St. George, Utah

Licensed Therapist - Residential Youth Treatment

Counselor / Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82K - $92K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for Licensed Therapists at Lava Heights Academy in Toquerville, Utah

Lava Heights Academy is a residential treatment program that provides a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for vulnerable young women who are referred from juvenile courts and social service agencies both locally and across the country.

The youth enter the program with a history of abuse, neglect, trauma, substance abuse, mental illness and violence. They graduate from Falcon Ridge Ranch as educated young women who have overcome challenges and have demonstrated making healthy choices for themselves and for their future.

Pay: $82,000 - $92,000 Salary per year Depending on Experience.

Perks & Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What You Will Do

As a Licensed Therapist you will provide individual, family and group therapy as indicated by program/school needs. Develop and oversee the completion of treatment on an individual, family and group basis.

Services include: clinical assessment, service planning, individual, group, family and milieu therapies, counseling, case management, record keeping and service coordination with a multi-disciplinary team.

Document and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions toward meeting the objectives and goals of the treatment plan.

To be considered you should: ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Must possess a Master's Level Degree and current specific licensure required for the State of Utah ~ Obtain the appropriate number of CEUs each year to maintain licensure, if applicable ~ One year of prior experience working in a residential/school setting with at-risk students, their families and the Juvenile Justice System. ~ Must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Schedule: Manday – Friday ~ 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ~ On site – not a remote position.

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Licensed Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Therapist will provide individual, family, and group therapy while overseeing the development and completion of treatment plans. They are responsible for clinical assessments, case management, and coordinating services within a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree and a current professional license for the State of Utah. At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth in a residential or school setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningCrisis interventionTrauma-informed careSubstance abuse counselingDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist - Residential Youth Treatment at Rite of Passage a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 24% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerUtah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Utah67 active7,592 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 24% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,551 in the last 30 days1,401 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Company paid Life Insurance
401k match up to 6%
Paid Time Off