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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

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UHS
Salt Lake City, Utah

Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist - PRN

Counselor Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Per Diem
Posted 1mo ago

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

CPR

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentCrisis InterventionGroup TherapyFamily TherapyTreatment PlanningCase ManagementDischarge PlanningSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentDual Diagnosis TreatmentBiopsychosocial AssessmentMental Health Counseling

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Discounted in-house meals
Growth and development opportunities
Employee Benefits and Appreciation Programs