Licensed Clinical Therapist- Utah State Hospital
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Utah State Hospital as a Clinical Therapist – Adolescent/Pediatric, State Hospital in Provo, UT.
Key Responsibilities
- Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position: Evaluate and assess the needs of patients.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
- Write therapeutic assessments.
Requirements
- Minimum Requirements: Licensed in the State of Utah as one of the following: CSW, ACMHC, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT.
- The Preferred Candidate: Empathetic and passionate about working with mentally ill patients.
- Experience creating social history profiles.
- Proficient in conducting productive therapeutic group sessions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $58K - $88K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Utah State Hospital in Provo, UT.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Therapist- Utah State Hospital at State of Utah Office of the Governor a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at State of Utah Office of the Governor is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
State of Utah Office of the Governor lists compensation for this psychologist position at $58k to $88k annually.
This is approximately 70% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $43 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Provo, Utah.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($58k–$88k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Therapeutic Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: Evaluate patient needs to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions while coordinating care with the unit treatment team.
Benefits package: Health Insurance (multiple medical plan options), Dental & Vision (multiple plan options), Paid Leave: 4 hours annual leave and 4 hours sick leave per pay period, 12 paid holidays per year, Retirement: 10% employer contribution to Utah Retirement Systems (URS), UTA Bus Pass, Cafeteria on site, Access to Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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