Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Utah
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Utah are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Provo, and St. George, where community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and residential treatment facilities drive consistent hiring at every level from new licensees to senior clinicians. Employers with a lasting presence in the state include Intermountain Health, Valley Behavioral Health, and Utah Valley University's affiliated clinical network. The most in-demand specialties are substance use disorder treatment, trauma-focused therapy, and youth and adolescent behavioral health, reflecting Utah's ongoing investment in expanding mental health access statewide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description:
The Nurse Clinical Leader provides leadership and clinical expertise during their shift and within their department. They manage unit resources and supervise personnel to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on the unique needs of patients on the unit, both clinically and financially. They serve as clinical support for staff and exemplify competency and professionalism.As a part of line management, this role will have significant leadership responsibilities, including several of the following: leading change, scheduling, maintenance of staff competencies, new employee selection / orientation, constructive discipline, and completion of annual employee performance reviews. The Nurse Clinical Leader provides leadership support for professional governance.
The Nurse Clinical Leader also works in a regularly scheduled bedside RN shift with the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients. The RN utilizes the nursing process with technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.
Essential Functions
- Conducts thorough evaluations of physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communication, and developmental skills when necessary. Gathers and assesses information from the interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing professionals, support staff, and others.
- Models and fosters an environment of professionalism and employee engagement on the unit. Advocates for nursing teams in respective practice areas. Supports other members of nursing management with key messaging and priority initiatives.
- Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize the department’s patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources, including by scheduling caregivers and approving/denying time off requests based on department and patient care needs.
- Forecasts, develops, and communicates accurate information on admission, discharge, and transfer to ensure appropriate patient placement while communicating with appropriate caregivers on difficult/challenging patients to facilitate appropriate care needs.
- Evaluates and promotes staff competency, performance, and compliance with policies and procedures through performance reviews, peer reviews, caregiver recognition (e.g., recommendations for promotion and/or other rewards/incentives), and corrective action.
- Evaluates department needs and develops and implements plans to move staff from novice to expert nurses in areas of practice, clinical competency, and patient experience.
- Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.
- Makes and/or recommends decisions related to staffing and hiring needs, candidate evaluation and selection, new hire orientation, and caregiver retention, orientation, etc.
- Ensures that staffing levels/skill levels match census/acuities for the department and assigns patient care and other responsibilities appropriate to skill and experience levels of individual caregivers.
- Assists staff members with direct patient care as needed.
- Shares responsibility for the day-to-day operations. Promotes safety, quality and experience for patients and caregivers.
- Oversight responsibilities for competency of staff. This may include annual skills updates, ongoing educational in-services and completion of mandatory educational requirements.
- Oversight accountabilities for ongoing programs (i.e., patient experience, continuous improvement, etc.).
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Clinical knowledge
- Resource management
- Patient safety
- Mentorship
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Nursing License to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience in assigned clinical area.
- Specialty Certification.
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employees to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
- For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Location:
Intermountain Health Alta View HospitalWork City:
SandyWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$45.31 - $67.01We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
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What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across Utah.
- Active Utah LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC, or equivalent license issued by the DOPL
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to conduct behavioral health assessments and develop treatment plans
- CPR certification and clearance through a Utah background check
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Utah?
To become a behavioral health therapist in Utah, you need a master's degree in a mental health field and licensure through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing, known as DOPL. Depending on your discipline, you would pursue the Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential. Each requires supervised clinical hours, a passing score on the relevant national exam, and a DOPL application before you can practice independently.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Utah?
Utah behavioral health therapist roles are posted by Intermountain Health, Aspire365, and CVS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utah's strong network of community mental health centers, integrated hospital systems, and residential treatment providers means openings appear across both urban and rural parts of the state throughout the year.
Which Utah cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Salt Lake City, Sandy, and Utah have the most behavioral health therapist openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors the market as home to Intermountain Health's flagship campuses and several large community mental health centers, while Provo and the surrounding Utah County area generate strong demand through university-affiliated clinics, residential programs, and a rapidly growing suburban population.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Utah?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because telehealth has become a well-established delivery model in behavioral health. About 86% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly Utah providers have adopted virtual care. Individual therapy, case management, and care coordination roles are the most likely to be offered in a remote or hybrid format.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a pre-licensed associate position while completing your supervised hours toward full DOPL licensure. Valley Behavioral Health and Intermountain Health both hire associate-level clinicians and provide the structured supervision required for licensure. Roles in crisis stabilization, case management, or behavioral health technician work are common lateral entry points that build the clinical hours and references needed to move into a licensed therapist position.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings across community mental health centers, hospital systems, residential facilities, and outpatient practices. Search the listings to find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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