Therapist at Payson Family Clinic - Full Time

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28.79-$44.47/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Therapist at our Payson Family Clinic in Payson, Utah, providing mental health services to children and families within a supportive, community-focused setting.

In this onsite role, you'll deliver a range of therapeutic services addressing trauma and mental illness, while also serving adults as needed.

This position offers a competitive pay range of $28.79–$44.47/hour and the opportunity to work alongside a compassionate, collaborative team committed to empathy, innovation, and integrity, supporting both meaningful client outcomes and ongoing professional growth.

  • Experience with young children preferred.
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00 AM-6:00 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)
  • Funds for Training and Development
  • 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 Therapist
  • Provide individual therapy services using evidence-based and client-centered approaches
  • Develop, implement, and update treatment plans in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
  • Participate in regular supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing training opportunities
  • Build strong therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy, trust, and ethical practice
  • Collaborate with internal programs and community partners to support continuity of care

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.
  • 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!

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual therapy services using evidence-based approaches and develop collaborative treatment plans for children and families. Maintain accurate clinical documentation while participating in team meetings and supervision to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceClient-centered therapyCrisis interventionTrauma-informed careMultidisciplinary collaborationCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at Payson Family Clinic - Full Time at Wasatch Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$77k in purchasing powerUtah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Utah78 active7,891 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 26% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUtah Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,528 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% 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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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,896 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Wasatch Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Payson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$448k
Typical market rent
$1,550/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.