Mental Health Therapist – ACT Team

Mental Health Therapist - ACT TeamSalt Lake City, UtahHelp People Build Lives of Meaning, Purpose, and RecoveryAt First Step House, our mission is simple: We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery. We believe recovery is possible for everyone, and we are seeking a compassionate, skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team.This is not a traditional office-based therapy position.As an ACT Team Mental Health Therapist, you'll provide therapy and clinical support directly in the community-meeting clients where they live, work, and spend their time. You'll work with adults living with serious mental illness, helping them build stability, strengthen coping skills, and achieve their personal recovery goals.If you're passionate about serving individuals with complex mental health needs and want to be part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team, we'd love to meet you.Schedule: Day shiftPay: $70,000 - $85,00About The ACT TeamThe Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team provides intensive, community-based mental health services for adults experiencing serious mental illness, including:SchizophreniaSchizoaffective DisorderBipolar I DisorderMajor Depression with Psychotic FeaturesCo-occurring substance use disordersOur team includes therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, peer support specialists, and substance use disorder counselors working together to provide comprehensive, person-centered care.What You'll DoProvide individual psychotherapy in community-based settingsConduct biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and treatment planningUtilize evidence-based interventions such as:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)Facilitate therapeutic and skill-building groupsParticipate in daily interdisciplinary team meetingsRespond to behavioral health crises and support crisis intervention effortsCollaborate closely with psychiatrists, nurses, peer specialists, and case managersSupport individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disordersMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationParticipate in rotating weekday evening on-call coverageWhy You'll Love This RoleMake a meaningful impact with individuals who need services the mostPractice therapy beyond the four walls of an officeWork within a supportive, multidisciplinary teamUtilize evidence-based interventions with a highly engaged populationReceive clinical supervision if working toward independent licensureHelp clients achieve real-world recovery outcomesQualificationsRequiredMaster's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related fieldCurrent Utah licensure or associate licensure:LCSW or CSW-ILCMHC or ACMHCLMFT or AMFTValid Utah Driver's License and ability to travel throughout the communityCPR/BLS CertificationMental Health Officer designation (or ability to obtain)Strong clinical assessment, engagement, and crisis intervention skillsPreferredTwo or more years of post-graduate clinical experienceExperience working in community mental health, public behavioral health, or intensive outpatient settingsExperience serving adults with serious mental illnessExperience working with co-occurring substance use disordersTraining or experience in CBTp, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, or other evidence-based practicesWhat We're Looking ForThe Ideal Candidate IsRecovery-oriented and trauma-informedFlexible, creative, and adaptableComfortable working in community settingsSkilled at engaging individuals who may be hesitant or resistant to treatmentPassionate about helping people achieve meaningful recoveryCollaborative and team-focusedAt First Step House, you'll join a mission-driven organization committed to transforming lives and strengthening our community-one person, one recovery journey, and one success story at a time.To learn more about our organization, visit: www.firststephouse.orgFor employee testimonials and additional opportunities: https://firststephouse.org/employment-opportunities/First Step House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Salary: $70000 - $85000 per yearJob Posted by ApplicantPro