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Primary Therapist

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With the wilderness as our catalyst, we reveal potential, inspire hope, and heal families.

We believe it. We live it.

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Full-time | Benefits | $60,000+ DOE | Hybrid: M-W field/office, Th-F WFH

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RedCliff Ascent is a licensed, accredited wilderness therapy program located in Southern Utah. We have 30+ years of experience using evidence-based practices to help families heal. As our Primary Therapist, you will be responsible for managing all therapeutic aspects of your assigned students and families. Your time will be spent both in the backcountry and the office.

Within our field, we also have ThreePeaks, a licensed Residential Treatment Center (yurts and cabins!). This remarkable development in how we can provide a wilderness experience is making effective treatment accessible to more families. We are beyond excited. While RedCliff and ThreePeaks are separate, you may have clients in both programs.

RedCliff Ascent and ThreePeaks combine the power of traditional and experiential therapies in a relationship-based model to effectively disrupt unhealthy patterns, assess the underlying issues, and re-engage our students and their families in the therapeutic process. As our Primary Therapist, you will work closely with our field staff to deliver the best program possible to our students and their families. Healthy relationships, novel and challenging experiences, and the incorporation of ceremony and ritual are how we foster the healing process and create lasting change.

Work outside. Help families heal. Join the RedCliff Ascent team.

Responsibilities:

Provide individual, group, and family therapy for each client
Know, articulate clearly, and practice RedCliff Ascent's treatment philosophy
Adhere to the Progress Monitoring Model
Document all services
Manage the continuum of care for each assigned client
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team
Attend Treatment Team, Clinical Team, and Field In-Service meetings
Work collaboratively with field staff, including providing training
Participate in marketing activities, including occasional travel
Develop and maintain relationships with referring professionals

Please ensure your resume includes education, work experience, certifications, and licenses

Advanced degree in a mental health field
2+ years clinical experience
Licensed with Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
DOPL license is unrestricted and in good standing
Able to pass criminal investigation background checks
Eligible to work in the USA
Able to pass motor vehicle record checks
Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
1st Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)
Crisis intervention certified (we may provide)

Preferred

2 years of wilderness therapy experience as a guide or therapist

Pay commensurate with experience
Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after probationary period
Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted membership at local gym
Continued professional development & certification opportunities
Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands
A few hours or less from Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
A few hours from many world-class ski resorts

What You Should Know About Primary Therapist, ThreePeaks Ascent

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of families while embracing the great outdoors? As a Primary Therapist at RedCliff Ascent, you'll have the incredible opportunity to blend nature with innovative therapy practices to foster healing and connection. With over 30 years of experience in wilderness therapy, RedCliff Ascent is passionate about revealing potential and inspiring hope in the families we serve. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive therapeutic services to your assigned students and their loved ones. Your journey will take you from the beautiful backcountry of Southern Utah to our hybrid office environment, allowing you to create meaningful connections while adhering to our unique treatment philosophy. Imagine conducting therapy sessions in serene landscapes, utilizing evidence-based practices to help clients navigate their challenges while promoting healthy relationships. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team, attend essential meetings, and may even participate in marketing activities that highlight our groundbreaking approach to therapy. If you have experience in clinical settings and a heart for wilderness therapy, you might be the perfect fit to join our dedicated team at RedCliff Ascent. With competitive compensation starting at $60,000 and an array of benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities, we are excited to support you in your journey as you help heal families in a transformative way. Come grow with us and help pave the road to recovery for those in need!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Primary Therapist Role at ThreePeaks Ascent

What are the primary responsibilities of a Primary Therapist at RedCliff Ascent?

As a Primary Therapist at RedCliff Ascent, your main responsibilities include providing individual, group, and family therapy to clients, implementing our treatment philosophy effectively, managing the continuum of care for each student, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team. You'll also document all services and participate in field staff training to ensure the best therapeutic environment.