Mental Health Therapist

W-2 Employee | Minimum 20 Clinical Hours per Week Rooted Counseling & Wellness | Utah Trauma-Informed Relational Depth-Oriented Care Who We Are At Rooted Counseling & Wellness , we believe meaningful healing happens within safe, connected, and deeply attuned relationships. Our work is grounded in individualized, holistic, and trauma-informed care that honors the complexity of each person’s story. We specialize in depth-oriented therapy and trauma recovery, helping clients move toward greater safety, wholeness, authenticity, and belonging. We are a collaborative group practice that values curiosity, compassion, integrity, and meaningful clinical growth . Just as importantly, we believe therapists do their best work when they feel supported—not only as clinicians, but as people. About the Role We are seeking a compassionate, relational, and clinically skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our growing team as a W-2 employee . This position requires a commitment to a minimum of 20 clinical hours per week . We welcome clinicians interested in building a sustainable caseload within a supportive group-practice environment. We are especially interested in clinicians who have experience and a desire to deepen their work in one or more of the following areas: Trauma & PTSD Couples Therapy OCD ADHD & Autism Infidelity & Betrayal Trauma Divorce & Relationship Adjustment This role is a strong fit for a therapist who values depth work, relational healing, and evidence-based care , while also attending to the nervous system, attachment, identity, and each client’s unique lived experience. What You’ll Do Maintain a minimum of 20 clinical hours per week Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans Provide trauma-informed individual and/or couples therapy in a warm, compassionate environment Integrate evidence-based and experiential approaches based on each client’s needs Collaborate with a supportive clinical team focused on holistic, individualized care Maintain timely, accurate, and ethical clinical documentation Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, and ongoing professional development Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field Current Utah license or associate license: CSW, ACMHC, AMFT, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT Ability to maintain a minimum of 20 clinical hours per week Specialized training in at least one trauma-processing modality, including: EMDR ART IFS Somatic approaches Additional training or experience that is highly valued: EFT Gottman Method ERP or I-CBT Executive functioning coaching CompensationProvisionally Licensed Clinicians $46-$48 per clinical hour Starting compensation is based on weekly clinical hours and relevant specialized training. Higher starting compensation within the range may be considered for clinicians who have completed formal training in EMDR, IFS, and/or ART . Fully Licensed Clinicians $53-$57 per clinical hour Starting compensation is based on years of clinical experience, weekly clinical hours, and relevant specialized training, with higher rates within the range considered for clinicians formally trained in EMDR, IFS, and/or ART . This is a W-2 employee position with a minimum commitment of 20 clinical hours per week. What We Offer We believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected . Our goal is to create an environment where therapists can build meaningful careers, deepen their clinical expertise, and practice sustainably. Benefits include: W-2 employment Competitive compensation with bonus potential Health and dental insurance for clinicians working 30+ hours per week Paid time off 401(k) matching Clinic-provided billing and administrative support Marketing and client referrals Supervision toward independent licensure Specialized clinical supervision and consultation Continued mentorship beyond full licensure Ongoing professional development opportunities A collaborative, relational team culture that prioritizes clinician well-being and growth Why Rooted? At Rooted Counseling & Wellness, we care deeply about both the work and the people doing it . We strive to cultivate a practice culture that feels grounded, authentic, collaborative, and nourishing—a place where clinicians are encouraged to bring their full selves to their work, deepen their craft, develop areas of specialization, and create lasting impact in the lives of their clients. If you’re passionate about trauma-informed care, relational healing, and helping people move toward greater wholeness , we’d love to hear from you. Rooted Counseling & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for our employees and the clients we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rooted Counseling & Wellness