Outpatient Therapist
Listed compensation
$52.12-$80.42/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $108k–$167k | Mental Health Therapy median $67k (middle half $55k–$83k)256 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$139k in purchasing power | Utah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Utah | 81 active | 7,936 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 30% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k sign-on | Utah Counselor listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment114 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,572 in the last 30 days | 1,547 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 |
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