Licensed Clinical Therapist-SE Unit-Utah State Hospital
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join State of Utah Office of the Governor as a Clinical Therapist – State Hospital, Comprehensive Benefits in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position: Evaluate and assess the needs of patients.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
- Write therapeutic assessments.
Requirements
- Minimum Requirements: Licensed in the State of Utah as one of the following: CSW, ACMHC, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT.
- The Preferred Candidate: Empathetic and passionate about working with mentally ill patients.
- Experience creating social history profiles.
- Proficient in conducting productive therapeutic group sessions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $58K - $88K
- 104 days PTO.
- Pension plan offered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Utah Office of the Governor in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Therapist-SE Unit-Utah State Hospital at State of Utah Office of the Governor a 5.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at State of Utah Office of the Governor is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Remote psychologist positions in Mental Health Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
State of Utah Office of the Governor lists compensation for this psychologist position at $58k to $88k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $43 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($58k–$88k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Evaluation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Therapeutic Assessments, Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Key responsibilities include evaluating and assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and conducting various therapy sessions. The role also involves writing therapeutic assessments, coordinating with the treatment team, and performing case management dutie...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision, Paid Leave, Retirement, UTA Bus Pass, Cafeteria, Disc Golf Course, Comfort Rooms. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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