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Primary Therapist Summit Counseling Solutions

Now Hiring: Full-Time Primary Therapist
Adolescent Mental/Behavioral Health

Company:
Summit Counseling Solutions
34 South 300 East
Provo, Utah 84606

Job Title: Primary Therapist
Job Type: Full-time
Reports To: Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor
Salary: $65,000, commensurate with licensure and experience + bonus

About Us: Summit Counseling Solutions is an amazing team of innovators and collaborators dedicated to helping adolescents and their families! Our outpatient Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide a uniquely designed treatment environment to help adolescents (ages 12-18) achieve and maintain safety, stabilization, and learn DBT-based coping skills. Our clinical, programming, education, and administrative teams work interdependently to support treatment goals for both clients and the overall milieu.

Culture: At SCS, success is driven by passionate individuals working creatively in a close-knit team. You’ll be immersed in a professional yet inspiring atmosphere, collaborating with supportive colleagues, contributing to innovative treatment approaches, and making a positive impact on youth and families struggling with mental health issues.

Summary of Position: We are looking for a dynamic, licensed therapist specializing in adolescent mental/behavioral health to provide individual, family, and group therapy as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The primary goal is to maintain safety and stabilization in an outpatient level of care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a caseload of clients in Day Treatment (PHP) and IOP programs.
  • Develop mental health assessments, treatment plans, transition plans, weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with agency policies.
  • Conduct individual and family sessions weekly, focusing on trauma and attachment, and lead workshops for families as assigned.
  • Facilitate PHP and IOP group therapy sessions, including experiential therapy groups.
  • Maintain in-office availability: 40 hours/week.

Qualifications:

  • Current Utah State Licensure (ACMHC, CSW, AMFT) or Master’s-level candidate pending graduation.
  • Working knowledge of or willingness to pursue certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused modalities.
  • Experience conducting evidence-based family therapy.
  • Interest in developing skills to lead impactful experiential therapy groups.

What We Can Offer You:

  • Salary: $65K, commensurate with licensure and experience + bonus.
  • Benefits: Robust health, vision, and dental plans (SCS covers 50% of medical premiums), plus 401K available.
  • Paid Time Off: Three weeks PTO per year + paid holidays.
  • Culture: Work with a collaborative, dedicated team!
  • Professional Development: Paid CEUs, advancement opportunities, malpractice insurance, and supervision toward licensure.

How to Apply:

Send your resume to Meghan Valenzuela at meghan@scsforyouth.com

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Last Updated: 6/5/25