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Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

Are you passionate about helping individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders achieve recovery and independence? First Step House is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In this role, you will provide evidence-based clinical services to adults experiencing mental health and substance use challenges while collaborating with a team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based practices.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, peer support specialists, and community partners to coordinate care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision as appropriate.
• Support clients in developing coping skills, recovery goals, emotional regulation, and community integration.
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, ethical, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree (MSW, MS, MA) in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited program.
• Current Utah licensure or license-eligible status in one of the following:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Associate-level licensure candidates (CSW-I, ACMHC, AMFT) are encouraged to apply and must be actively working toward independent licensure under supervision.
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience in community mental health, public-sector behavioral health, or programs serving adults with serious mental illness.
• Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Training and demonstrated competency in one or more evidence-based treatment modalities such as:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Illness Management and Recovery (IMR)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Clinical Supervision and Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Meaningful Work That Changes Lives

If you are committed to empowering individuals on their recovery journey and want to make a lasting impact in your community, we encourage you to apply today.

JOB ID: 176868

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Angela Dupont

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