Pays $19.31-$26.22/hr — $25k below the Healthcare Admin market median of ~$80k (9 jobs)
Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist - Day Treatment
About the Role
Full-time Behavioral Health Specialist at Intermountain Health. Pediatric day treatment. $19.31-$26.22/hr. Salt Lake City, UT.
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.
- Generous benefits package
- PEAK program (tuition coverage)
- Wellness programs
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 sessions and individual supportive interactions to address psychological vulnerabilities. They also ensure a safe and positive unit environment by performing safety rounds, managing patient behaviors, and collaborating with the treatment team.
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).
Position Insights
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