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Clinical Therapist at REACH
First Step House | Salt Lake City, Utah | Full-Time
Sign-on bonus and relocation package available!
At First Step House, our mission is simple: We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery. Every day, our team makes a lasting difference in the lives of individuals overcoming substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and homelessness. We're looking for a compassionate, collaborative Clinical Therapist to join our REACH team. If you enjoy building strong therapeutic relationships, providing evidence-based care, and helping individuals work toward lasting recovery, we'd love to meet you!
Pay: $74,000–$85,000 per year
- Full-time position
- Standardized 36-hour work week
- Many teams work four 9-hour days, depending on program needs
What You'll Do
As an Clinical Therapist on our REACH team, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment to adults working toward recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help clients navigate challenges, build coping skills, and make meaningful progress toward their goals.
Responsibilities include:
- Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
- Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual and group therapy.
- Use ASAM Criteria to determine appropriate levels of care.
- Coordinate care with treatment teams, referral sources, medical providers, and community partners.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing in UWITS.
- Support clients through the admission process and ongoing treatment.
- Advocate for clients while maintaining appropriate professional and ethical boundaries.
- Help create a welcoming, recovery-oriented environment where clients can thrive.
What We're Looking For
Experience working with substance use disorders, mental health, or co-occurring populations is preferred. We're looking for someone who communicates effectively, values teamwork, maintains strong professional boundaries, and believes recovery is possible for everyone.
Required licensure:
- MSW, CSW, ACMHC, LMFT, CMHC, LCSW
Why Join First Step House?
- 15 paid holidays each year, including your birthday.
- Generous paid time off that grows with your tenure.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Annual merit increase and bonus opportunities.
- A supportive, collaborative team.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in people's lives.
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
At First Step House, you're more than a therapist. You're part of a mission-driven team committed to helping people rebuild their lives. We invest in our employees because we know that when our staff are supported, our clients receive the best care possible.
If you're passionate about recovery, believe in treating every person with dignity and respect, and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, we'd love to hear from you!
For more information about our non-profit organization, you can visit our website at www.firststephouse.org
For more details on testimonials, simply follow the link below and scroll to the bottom. https://firststephouse.org/employment-opportunities/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $74,000 - $85,000