Outpatient Therapist - MHI
Listed compensation
$52.12-$80.42/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The Clinical Social Worker utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate care team, assess crisis situations to appropriately provide needed resources and or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.
Position Details:
MHI position to support South Ogden, Roy and McKay Dee Internal Medicine.
To show our commitment to you, we are pleased to offer a $2500 sign on bonus (external candidates only)
Selected candidate will need to complete internal credentialing prior to starting, current timeframe is 60-90 days.
Mental Health Integration (MHI) is collaborative mental health care that is integrated into everyday primary care practice. PCPs and office staff collaborate with care managers and mental health specialists to implement individualized strategies for patients and families.
As the Mental Health Specialist within the MHI model, you will work directly with the Primary Care Provider and team to clarify complex patient diagnoses, plan effective treatment, and provide solution-focused interventions.
This improves clinical decisions, helps patients and families receive services within primary care, and reduces PCP burden.
Essential Functions
Assesses the patient's medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand the patient's needs from treatment.
Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, which may include psychotherapy or psychological testing.
Develops a plan of care either individually or with input from the patient, patient family/significant others, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
Provides treatment based on patient need and evidenced-based interventions.
Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, and/or psychiatrists (or other mental health providers).
- Properly documents pertinent information regarding the patient's plan of care.
- Consults with the multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans, behavior plans and discharge plans.
Skills
- Mental Health
- Psychology
- Therapy
- Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Continuity of Care
- Clinical Evaluations
- Evidence Based Treatment
- Evidence Based Assessment
- Measurement Based Care
Psychologist Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy. D) in Psychology. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Current license as a psychologist in state(s) in which patient care is delivered
LCSW, LMFT AND CMHC Minimum Qualifications: 35.60 - 54.93 USD Hourly
Master’s degree in social work or related field. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Current state licensure (as required by state) as LCSW, LMFT, CMHC
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer Skills, i. e., email, word processing.
Preferred Qualifications
PSYPACT Eligible or PSYPACT Authorization
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location: McKay-Dee Medical Building, Roy Clinic, South Ogden Clinic
Work City
Ogden
Work State
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$52.12 - $80.42
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations.
If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment.
I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain.
Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
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Key Responsibilities
Assess patients’ medical and mental health histories, diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and develop individualized plans of care. Provide evidence-based interventions, coordinate with primary care and multidisciplinary teams, make referrals to appropriate services, and document care.
Requirements
Applicants must have an accredited doctoral degree in psychology and a current psychologist license, or an accredited master’s degree in social work or a related field and current state licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or CMHC. Strong written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills are required; PSYPACT eligibility or authorization is preferred for psychologists.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $108k–$167k | Mental Health Therapy median $66k (middle half $53k–$83k)246 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$139k in purchasing power | Utah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Utah | 89 active | 7,885 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 28% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k sign-on | Utah Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment124 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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