You could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than Wasatch Behavioral Health! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community. We have several therapist positions available at many of our programs. We have both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, as well as a diverse client population ranging from young children to elderly adults.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Performs all or some of the following)

Provides diagnostic services to clients and non-clients for, and in behalf of, Wasatch Mental Health and other outside community agencies as needed. This may include occasional travel to agencies in Utah, Heber, and other counties with whom WMH has a contract (such as residential/inpatient treatment facilities).

Treats patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications; supervising staff provision of services.

Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress; consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.

Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results.

Develops treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders; establishing treatment goals and methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from approved college or university with a doctorate (M.D. or D.O.) degree in psychiatry, educational psychiatry or a related field, plus recognition as a licensed psychiatrist.

Additional Requirements: 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.

Excellent Benefits Package Including:

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401K options)

Public Employee Health Plan Medical and Dental Insurance

Employer Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions

12 Paid Annual Holidays

Generous leave time (PTO)

Company Paid Life, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Vision Benefits Plan

Scheduled Annual Pay Increases

*40 hours of Paid Leave Available with First Paycheck*