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Odyssey House
Taylorsville, Utah

Therapist - Weekend Expedition Program

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K - $80K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Odyssey House is seeking a Mental Health Therapist for our Outpatient Program!

Summary: Odyssey House of Utah is a leading organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals struggling with substance use disorders and behavioral health challenges. Our integrated approach combines evidence-based practices, clinical expertise, and a supportive environment to promote lasting recovery and overall well-being.

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career journey where you can make a real difference? Your search ends here! We are actively seeking passionate professionals to join our team at multiple locations, offering a multitude of opportunities to support adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Job Location: Redwood Outpatient - 6150 S. Redwood Road, Taylorsville UT 84123

Schedule: Sat/Sun 9 to 5; Thurs 12-8; remaining 2 days determined at hire.

Compensation: 65K-80K/Year

Compensation is subject to change based on: Experience, Shift Differential, and Licensure.

Benefits Package: Equals to approximately $22,000

Includes - medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending account, retirement plan, paid leave, employee assistance program, and education assistance.

Full-Time Benefits

  • $9k per year tuition reimbursement eligible
  • Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
  • Monthly incentives and awards
  • Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Casual dress and atmosphere
  • Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)
  • Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 6% after 1 year
  • 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
  • Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation
  • Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!
  • On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
  • UTA free passes available for your work commute

Requirements

You Are Most Likely a Fit If…

  • You are a skilled clinician with experience working across the spectrum of adverse mental and behavioral symptoms.
  • You are most impressed by a company's culture and want to work with like-minded and like-passioned people.
  • You not only understand the need for but demand work-life balance and self-care.
  • You are intellectually curious and compassionate – and your colleagues know it.
  • You are a resourceful problem solver who can take charge when appropriate and ask for guidance when needed.
  • Current state licensure as a Mental Health Therapist (CSWi, CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, CMHC, MFTi, AMFT, LMFT).
  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and interventions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Understanding of trauma-informed care principles.

Eligible to Work in the USA

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s license.

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive mental health therapy and support to adolescents and adults struggling with substance use and behavioral health challenges. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care while maintaining accurate client records and safety standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance use disorder treatmentClinical assessmentCrisis interventionCommunication skillsMultidisciplinary team collaborationProblem solvingClient record keepingCase management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 48% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
5% this job
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Taylorsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$470k≈ 7.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,470/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Odyssey House

Mental Health Care
Salt Lake City, Utah
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Paid leave
Employee assistance program
Education assistance
$9k per year tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for paid continuing education/training