Mental Health Therapist - Adult Residential
Listed compensation
$60k-$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Odyssey House is seeking Mental Health Therapists for our Adult Residential Programs!
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.
Location: Downtown SLC
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 (DOE)
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.
Health and Welfare Benefits
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and long-/short-term disability coverage.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Immediate participation available; 100% employer match up to 6% after 1 year of service.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 35 paid days off per year (with increased accrual rates after 1 year).
- Sick Leave Rollover: Convert half of your unused accrued sick time into extra vacation days at year-end.
- Sabbatical Program: Paid extended leave rewarded after 5 years of service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential 24/7 support for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.
Perks
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $9,000 per year available for approved programs (subject to eligibility requirements).
Continuing Education: Opportunities for paid training and professional development, subject to manager approval and eligibility.
On-Demand Pay: Access earned wages before payday via our payroll provider, Paylocity (managed directly through Paylocity; terms apply).
- Transit Pass: Free UTA pass provided for your daily work commute.
- Monthly Incentives: Regular performance awards and team recognition.
- Casual Work Environment: Relaxed, casual dress code and workplace culture.
Odyssey House’s Core Values
- Integrity (I) – We do what is best for the clients and community. Always
- Wholeheartedness (W) – We are sincere in our commitment towards a better life for all.
- Connection (C) – We seek opportunities to engage with one another.
- Personal Growth (G) – We are curious about how to be better versions of ourselves.
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 clinical support to adults in a residential treatment setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and promote lasting recovery for clients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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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