Therapist at School Based Services (Alpine School District) - Full Time

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.26-$44.47/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health and make a meaningful impact in your community as a Full-Time Therapist in our School-Based Program serving students throughout the Alpine School District.

This onsite role offers a unique opportunity to provide mental health services directly within school and community settings, helping children and adolescents overcome behavioral health challenges that may be affecting their academic, social, and emotional success.

As a therapist, you will collaborate with students, families, educators, and community partners to deliver compassionate, family-centered care that promotes resilience, well-being, and long-term growth. Therapists in this position earn $30.26–$44.47/hour.

If you are passionate about supporting youth and making a difference where they learn and grow, we would love to hear from you.

  • Fully licensed therapist preferred (LCSW, CMHC, LMFT)
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Compensation: $30.26–$44.47 DOE and Licensure

Benefits

  • Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
  • Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Vision Benefits Plan
  • Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Annual Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Scheduled Annual Pay Increases
  • About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health

Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.

  • What You'll Do as a School Based Therapist
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy services within school settings
  • Conduct clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and discharge planning
  • Maintain and manage an assigned caseload while ensuring timely documentation
  • Collaborate with school staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans focused on student success
  • Support adolescents navigating emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges
  • Participate in school-based events, meetings, and resource nights as needed

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Utah licensure as CSW, ACMHC, AMFT, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT (or the ability to obtain it before starting).
  • Solid skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and providing therapy.
  • Comfortable working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team.
  • Reliable with documentation and maintaining professional standards.
  • Committed to ethical practice and ongoing learning.
  • Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase

Apply Today

Ready to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy services within school settings while managing an assigned caseload. Collaborate with school staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and oversee individualized treatment plans for students.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyCase managementCrisis interventionBehavioral health support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at School Based Services (Alpine School District) - Full Time at Wasatch Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 16% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 19 employers

9
<$75k
3
$75k-90k
3
$90k-105k
3
$105k-120k
16
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
23%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Outpatient Therapist (Licensed Psychologist or LICSW)

Allina Health · Edina, Minnesota

$125k-$140k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Madison, Wisconsin

$92k-$125k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Provo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$436k
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Wasatch Behavioral Health logo

About Wasatch Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits Plan
Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Annual Holidays