Pays $19.31-$26.22/hr — $25k below the Healthcare Admin market median of ~$80k (12 jobs)
Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist - Day Treatment
About the Role
Behavioral health specialist in pediatric day treatment. Salt Lake City, UT. $19.31-$26.22/hr.
Join Intermountain Health as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist – Day Treatment in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $19.31 - $26.22/hr.
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- PEAK Program (tuition coverage)
- Retirement benefits
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Intermountain Health as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist – Day Treatment.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct therapeutic contact to patients through group facilitation and individual supportive interactions. They also maintain unit safety, assist with patient care needs, and collaborate with the treatment team to manage patient risk.
Requirements
Candidates must have relevant work experience in a behavioral health setting and possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or family studies is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration — healthcare professional Career Context
In Utah, Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$95k across 16 listings, vs ~$83k nationally (1,161 listings).
Utah's cost-of-living index is 108.6 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state — Utah ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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