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Licensed Clinical Therapist-Utah State Hospital



The Utah State Hospital is seeking two motivated, compassionate Clinical Therapist to join our team on the Cedar Adolescent Girls Unit and the Pediatric Maple Unit. At the Utah State Hospital we work with mentally ill individuals of all ages, with various diagnoses and a wide range of severity. Our goal is to improve our patients overall quality of life and in many cases, facilitate integration into their families and community. 

Responsibilities: 
  • Evaluate and assess the needs of patients.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
  • Write therapeutic assessments.
  • Coordinate with the unit treatment team regarding treatment.
  • Case management duties for patients.

Minimum Requirements: 
  • Licensed in the State of Utah as one of the following: CSW, ACMHC,LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT.

The Preferred Candidate: 
  • Empathetic and passionate about working with mentally ill patients.
  • Experience creating social history profiles.
  • Proficient in conducting productive therapeutic group sessions.

Why You Should Join Our Team

This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a mission-driven environment. You will be a valued member of a team dedicated to supporting one of Utah's most important healthcare institutions. In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Utah provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.
  • Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
  • Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
  • Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.
  • Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
To review the full benefits summary and access a Total Compensation Calculator, please visit the main state benefits page here.

Additional Benefits:  

  • Access to a UTA Bus Pass.

  • Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase. 

  • Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

  • Access to comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.




The Agency: 
Joining our team will allow you to provide excellent care in a safe and respectful environment to promote hope and improved quality of life for individuals with mental illness. For more information about the Utah State Hospital, our philosophy, mission, and treatment programs, we invite you to browse our website.


Qualifications

  • Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. 

  • Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. 

  • Department of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.

  • The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. No tobacco or E-ciggarette use is allowed on campus. 
  • Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks. 
  • Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
Date Posted
12/23/2025
Job Reference
47175
Organization
250 Health & Human Services
Location
Utah County, UT
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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