School Based Therapist at Odyssey House Inc.

West Jordan, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Cultural Competency, Documentation, Consultation, Professional Development, Family Engagement, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Treatment, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Assessment, Team Collaboration

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Odyssey House is seeking a full-time School-based Therapist to join our Adolescent Program! Summary: You can make a difference in people’s lives and our community! Odyssey House, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is recognized as the best mental health and substance use treatment center in Utah. Odyssey House is looking for a School-Based Therapist who will be responsible for providing direct mental health services year-round to K-12 students and their families experiencing behavioral, substance use, and/or mental health difficulties. The therapist must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be proficient, or willing to become proficient, in trauma-informed care. The therapist must have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative and engage in ongoing, approved professional development. The therapist will also provide consultation services to school staff to support the school's students and its overall mental health goals. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus! Odyssey House operates with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support your clinical work. This position is open Monday through Friday during school hours, with a later start time two days a week to accommodate families. Job Location: Salt Lake County area Compensation: Starting at $65,000 a year Full-Time Benefits: Eligible for NHSC Student loan forgiveness $9k per year tuition eligible Opportunities for paid continuing education/training Monthly incentives and awards Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more! Flexible scheduling Casual dress and atmosphere Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability) Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year) Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days! Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service! On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply) UTA free passes available for your work commute Core Responsibilities: Provide direct mental health services, including intake assessment, individual/family/group therapy, and crisis intervention to assigned clients. Maintain regular contact with the parent/guardian of each client (if appropriate). Complete the intake process and assessment. Complete treatment plans, treatment plan updates, and progress notes. Furnishes reports/updates to Juvenile Court, DCFS, school principals, school guidance counselors, teachers, treatment teams, and other involved agencies. Attends regularly scheduled school staff meetings and clinical staff meetings. Provides consultation for school staff regarding mental health issues, as needed/requested by staff/administrators. Provides complete and timely documentation to support services rendered. Must consistently demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain good public relations with families, referral agencies and other community resources through appropriate organizational, written, and verbal skills. Willingness to engage and grow in cultural competency. Attend professional development to improve therapeutic skills when approved. Must have excellent attendance. Be comfortable with working independently and proactively. Other duties assigned. Requirements Current Utah licensure (includes CSWi, CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, CMHC, MFTi, AMFT, LMFT) Must be able to pass a background check Eligible to work in the USA. Receive a flu shot and a TB test Must be able to work one to two evenings per week to accommodate working families. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus! EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental 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

The School-Based Therapist will provide direct mental health services to K-12 students and their families, including assessments and therapy. They will also consult with school staff to support mental health goals and maintain documentation of services rendered.