Therapist at Substance Use Division Youth Services - Full Time
Listed compensation
$28.79-$44.47/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Therapist at our SUD for Youth Services in Provo, Utah, supporting individuals as they take the first step toward substance use recovery.
In this onsite role, you'll conduct intake assessments and provide referrals to appropriate treatment or prevention services in a structured, team-based environment.
This position offers a competitive pay range of $28.79–$44.47/hour and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while strengthening your clinical assessment skills.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
Compensation: $28.79–$44.47 DOE and Licensure
Benefits
- Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
- Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
- Vision Benefits Plan
- Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Annual Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Scheduled Annual Pay Increases
- About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health
Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.
- What You'll Do as a Substance Use Therapist
- Provide individual and group therapy services to adults receiving substance use disorder treatment
- Conduct assessments and collaborate on individualized treatment planning
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support client progress and recovery goals
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
- Participate in trainings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
- Support clients in a structured, recovery-focused environment designed to promote stability and growth
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Utah licensure as CSW, ACMHC, AMFT, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT (or the ability to obtain it before starting).
- Solid skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and providing therapy.
- Comfortable working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability and willingness to obtain Domestic Violence and NOJOS certifications if required
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team.
- Reliable with documentation and maintaining professional standards.
- Committed to ethical practice and ongoing learning.
- Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase
Ready to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!
Key Responsibilities
Conduct intake assessments and refer youth to appropriate substance use treatment or prevention services. Provide therapy and support recovery goals through treatment planning, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$92k | Counselor median $58k (middle half $53k–$65k)453 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Utah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in Utah | 7 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All counselor listings in Utah | 98 active | 12,837 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 28% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 427 in the last 30 days | 212 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend (all specialties) | −1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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