Therapist at Payson Family Clinic - Full 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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Utah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Utah | 78 active | 7,891 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 26% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Utah Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,528 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 |
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