Bilingual School Based Therapist at Odyssey House Inc.

West Jordan, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Communication, Collaboration, Professional Development, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Family Therapy, Behavioral Challenges, Emotional Challenges, Substance Use Challenges, Community Outreach, Consultation Support, Trauma-Informed Care

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Bilingual School-Based Therapist (Spanish/English) Job Type: Full-Time Location: Salt Lake County, UT Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 annually + full benefits Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 (awarded immediately) About Odyssey House Are you passionate about supporting youth and families in your community? At Odyssey House, Utah’s leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit for mental health and substance use treatment, we believe in transforming lives through compassion, connection, and care. Recognized as Utah’s best treatment center, we’re seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) School-Based Therapist to make a real impact in schools across Salt Lake County. Position Summary As a School-Based Therapist, you’ll provide direct mental health services year-round to middle and high school students and their families who are navigating behavioral, emotional, or substance use challenges. You’ll also collaborate with school staff to promote mental wellness, provide consultation support, and help build healthier, more resilient school communities. This is a Monday–Friday, full-time position during school hours, with two late-start days per week to accommodate family schedules. Core Responsibilities Provide individual and family therapy, intake assessments, and crisis intervention as needed. Conduct mental health assessments, treatment planning, and maintain timely progress notes. Maintain communication with parents/guardians, school staff, and community partners. Participate in referral calls, school-based outreach and marketing events. Collaborate with Juvenile Court, DCFS, school counselors, and other agencies. Attend school and clinical team meetings regularly. Maintain strong professional relationships in both English and Spanish. Participate in professional development and trauma-informed care training. Be proactive, organized, and reliable with strong time management skills. Travel between schools and Odyssey House offices as needed. Requirements Current Utah license: CSWi, CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, CMHC, MFTi, AMFT, or LMFT Bilingual (Spanish/English) required Must pass a background check and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Availability for 1–2 evenings per week to meet with families Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team Compensation & Benefits Starting Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually Full-Time Benefits Include: $5,000 sign-on bonus (awarded immediately) $9,000/year tuition eligibility Paid continuing education/training opportunities Monthly incentives and awards Casual dress and atmosphere Health insurance: medical, dental, vision, FSA, long & short-term disability 403(b) retirement plan with 100% employer match (up to 5% after 1 year) 35 paid days off annually (with additional PTO accrual after 1 year) Wellness perk: convert ½ of unused sick time to vacation at year-end Sabbatical program after 5 years of service (we pay you to take a vacation!) On-demand pay – access earned wages early (conditions apply) Extra time off & gift packages for employees after 90 days 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and more EEOC Statement Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

Provide direct mental health services to middle and high school students and their families. Collaborate with school staff to promote mental wellness and build healthier school communities.