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6.9/10 work-life score · Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty
Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist - PRN
About the Role
PRN therapist in Salt Lake City. Weekends only. 8:30am-2pm. Group therapy. Substance use. Competitive pay. Discounted meals. Flexible side gig.
Join UHS as a Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist - PRN in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Key Responsibilities
- Salt Lake Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate and talented Outpatient Therapist for our (IOP) Intensive Outpatient Program.
- Shifts: Per Diem - Saturday and Sunday (8:30am - 2:00pm).
- A challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ facilities.
Requirements
- Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.
- Experience: 2 years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills. 2 years experience in dual diagnosis and substance use disorder treatment.
- License: CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, CMHC, AMFT, LMFT with the state of Utah.
- EEO Statement.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
Work with UHS in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist - PRN at UHS a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
UHS ranks #9 of 27 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Utah, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$83k across 76 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Utah's cost-of-living index is 108.6 (US average = 100) — 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).
Position Insights
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