CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — In a time of burnout and resignations, it takes an exceptional employer to make workers want to stay. Utah Behavior Services offers dedicated, compassionate therapists a team environment where their work is valued and their success is just as important as the change they seek to create in their clients.
Established in 2008, Utah Behavior Services is dedicated to nurturing successful children and developing strong families by providing high-quality, evidence-based mental and behavioral health care. They specialize in treatment for children with autism, medication management and mental health therapy for individuals and families throughout the state.
Eric Larson, marketing and recruitment director for Utah Behavior Services, said the pandemic has sparked important conversations about mental health. However, support for the people that provide mental and behavioral health services still isn’t talked about enough.
“It’s a stressful, demanding environment,” he added. “What makes us come back to work the next day after a tough day?”
For Allison Phillips, a therapist and behavior analyst at the Utah Behavior Services center in Taylorsville, she knew the company was different from the moment she walked in for her job interview. She jumped at the chance to work for a health care provider that puts families first and continually strives for excellence.
“I’ve been able to advance my career in ways I never thought possible due to the support and culture UTBS provides,” she said. “I also love the team I work with. I see amazing people do amazing things every day.”
Over the past seven years of working with Utah families, Jodi Scoville, assistant behavior analyst at the Roy treatment center, has experienced her share of triumphant breakthroughs as well as crushing defeats. Knowing that she has an entire team there to support her is what carries her through those challenges.
“When things are tough, we always come together and unite to carry the load,” she said. “I love knowing that we’re making a difference. This job shaped who I am today.”
Utah Behavior Services employs more than 550 skilled clinical workers. Every treatment center provides both mental health counseling and applied behavior analysis under the same roof, which Larson said empowers therapists to tackle issues they may not be completely familiar with in a team-oriented and cohesive environment.
The company combines the resources of a statewide organization with the local, peer-to-peer experience offered by a much smaller practice.
Utah Behavior Services is committed to maintaining a highly qualified team of experts who are passionate about their work. The company encourages therapists to continue their education with tuition reimbursement, paid training and an internship program.
“We want to find authentic therapists that we can partner with for authentic work,” Larson said.
Being a successful therapist means listening to and connecting with clients, and Larson wants potential new hires to know that’s exactly what they’ll receive from Utah Behavior Services. The company provides professional and personal support for employees through its health and wellness program.
“If you’re struggling in your own life, it’s going to be really hard to help others stabilize theirs,” he said. “That’s what makes our therapists different. We don’t just say we care about you as a therapist; we show it.”
Chance Turnbull, academic case manager at the Taylorsville center, said that he’s never worked for a company that values him so much not only as an employee but also as a person.
“I know that I’m welcome and wanted here,” he added. “I’ve had so many opportunities at this job that it’s truly no longer a job, but another home.”
As the state’s largest integrated behavioral and mental health provider, Utah Behavior Services brings comprehensive, coordinated care to thousands of clients from St. George to Brigham City. If you’re a licensed therapist who believes in successful outcomes for kids, families and individuals, visit their website and apply today.
Written by ALEXA MORGAN for St. George News.
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