Pays $70k-$80kCounselor market median is ~$75k (7 jobs)

Mental Health Therapist - Subacute Program

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Inpatient subacute mental health. Murray, UT. $70K-$80K. 33 paid days off.

Join Volunteers of America, Utah as a Mental Health Therapist – Subacute Program in Murray, Utah. Benefits Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage. Health savings account.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $70K - $80K
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health savings account
  • 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start
  • $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer contribution to Health Savings Account

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Volunteers of America, Utah as a Mental Health Therapist – Subacute Program.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides mental health and substance use services, including individual and group therapy, to clients in an inpatient subacute setting. They are responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a clinical master's degree and possess an active Utah license as a mental health clinician (CMHC, ACMHC, LCSW, or CSW). Experience with serious mental illness and substance use disorders is preferred, along with proficiency in treatment planning and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Mental health therapySubstance use counselingClinical assessmentIndividual therapyGroup therapyPsychoeducationCase managementDischarge planningCrisis interventionTreatment planningDocumentationDual-diagnosis treatmentTrauma-informed careEvidence-based practicesCommunication skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 24% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
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About Volunteers Of America, Utah

Non-profit Organization Management
Salt Lake City, Utah
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health savings account
403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%)
Employee Assistance Program
33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start
$50,000 in employer-paid life insurance
Employer contribution to Health Savings Account
Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off