Pays $70k-$80k — Counselor market median is ~$75k (7 jobs)
Mental Health Therapist - Subacute Program
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
Key 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 ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 7 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
Top Counselor Jobs
35 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution35 jobs · 26 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
LifeStance Health · Tualatin, Oregon
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
LifeStance Health · Happy Valley, Oregon
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
$123k-$141kLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
$118k-$135k