School Based Therapist at Odyssey House Inc.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Collaboration, Documentation, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Therapy, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Professional Development, Teamwork, Behavioral Challenges, Emotional Challenges, Substance Use Challenges

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description 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. Summary: Are you passionate about supporting youth and families in your community? At Odyssey House, Utah’s leading 501(c)(3) non-profit 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 looking for a School-Based Therapist to make a real impact in schools across Salt Lake County. As a School-Based Therapist, you’ll provide direct mental health services year-round to High school students and their families who are navigating behavioral, emotional, or substance use challenges. You’ll collaborate with school staff to promote mental wellness, provide consultation support, and help build a healthier, more resilient school community. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, during school hours — with a later start two days a week to accommodate families. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Job Location: Salt Lake County area Core Responsibilities: Provide individual and family therapy, intake assessments, and crisis intervention as needed. Conduct mental health assessments, treatment planning, and progress notes in a timely manner. Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians, school staff, and community partners. Participate in referral calls, school-based marketing and outreach events. Collaborate with Juvenile Court, DCFS, school counselors, and other agencies as needed. Attend school and clinical team meetings regularly. Provide thorough and timely documentation to support all services rendered. Maintain strong professional relationships through effective communication. Participate in approved professional development and trauma-informed care training. Be proactive, organized, and reliable, with excellent follow-through and time management. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively Travel to schools or Odyssey House offices across the valley when needed. Requirements Requirements Current Utah license: CSWi, CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, CMHC, MFTi, AMFT, or LMFT 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: $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 Competitive 403b Match after 1 year Accrue up to 34 paid days off annually 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 All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position. Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff. Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s license. 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 individual and family therapy, conduct mental health assessments, and collaborate with school staff to promote mental wellness. They will also maintain communication with parents and community partners and participate in school-based marketing and outreach events.