Outpatient Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52.12-$80.42/hr

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Job Description

The Clinical Social Worker utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate care team, assess crisis situations to appropriately provide needed resources and or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.

To show our commitment to you, we are pleased to offer a $2500 sign on bonus (external candidates only)

Selected candidate will need to complete internal credentialing prior to starting, current timeframe is 60-90 days.

Essential Functions

Assesses the patient's medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand the patient's needs from treatment.

Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, which may include psychotherapy or psychological testing.

Develops a plan of care either individually or with input from the patient, patient family/significant others, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.

Provides treatment based on patient need and evidenced-based interventions.

Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, and/or psychiatrists (or other mental health providers).

  • Properly documents pertinent information regarding the patient's plan of care.
  • Consults with the multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans, behavior plans and discharge plans.

Skills

  • Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Therapy
  • Patient Care
  • Multidisciplinary Teamwork
  • Continuity of Care
  • Clinical Evaluations
  • Evidence Based Treatment
  • Evidence Based Assessment
  • Measurement Based Care

Psychologist Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy. D) in Psychology. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

Current license as a psychologist in state(s) in which patient care is delivered

LCSW, LMFT AND CMHC Minimum Qualifications: 35.60 - 54.93 USD Hourly

Master’s degree in social work or related field. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

Current state licensure (as required by state) as LCSW, LMFT, CMHC

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Computer Skills, i. e., email, word processing.

Preferred Qualifications

PSYPACT Eligible or PSYPACT Authorization

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location: Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City

Ogden

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$52.12 - $80.42

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations.

If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment.

I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain.

Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist performs psychosocial assessments, diagnoses mental health disorders, and develops evidence-based treatment plans for patients. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, provide psychotherapy, and facilitate necessary referrals to community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Psychology or a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field. Current state licensure as a psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or CMHC is required to perform clinical duties.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionDocumentationTreatment planning

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$108k–$167kMental Health Therapy median $67k (middle half $55k–$83k)256 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerUtah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Utah81 active7,936 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 30% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onUtah Counselor listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment114 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,572 in the last 30 days1,547 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Intermountain Health

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Murray , UT
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,500 sign-on bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Health Insurance

Living in Ogden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$381k
Typical market rent
$1,316/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.