Therapist at Substance Use Division Youth Services - Full Time

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28.79-$44.47/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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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

Individual TherapyClient ReferralsMultidisciplinary CollaborationWorking With Diverse Populations

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).

How many Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$92kCounselor median $58k (middle half $53k–$65k)453 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$77k in purchasing powerUtah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Medicine listings in Utah7 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All counselor listings in Utah98 active12,837 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 28% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings427 in the last 30 days212 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
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. Utah figures use all counselors: too few Utah Addiction Medicine postings state pay.

Top Counselor Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$80k
6
$80k-100k
7
$100k-120k
13
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
16%
CME allowance
13%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Costa Mesa, California

$117k-$134k
#2

Mental Health Therapist

Brightways Counseling Group · Portland, Oregon

$131k
#3

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

$74k-$126k
#4

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Wasatch Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Utah Retirement Systems pension
401(k) options
PEHP Medical & Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits Plan
Employer-provided HSA contributions
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability

Living in Provo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$434k
Typical market rent
$1,575/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 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.