Crisis Therapist Salary in Salt Lake City, Utah

How much does a Crisis Therapist make in Salt Lake City, UT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Crisis Therapist in Salt Lake City, UT is $100,366. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,025 to $111,315, with most professionals earning between $82,521 and $121,283.

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What does a Crisis Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of a Crisis Therapist

Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards.

January 19, 2023

Requires a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Sciences or related behavioral field, supplemented by two (2) years of experience.

January 03, 2023

Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.

January 05, 2023

Provide case management services as defined in the service plan that coordinate, support, and advocate for clients who need multiple services and require assistance in gaining access to and in using mental health, social, vocational, educational, child welfare, and other community services and resources.

January 11, 2023

Complete assessment using IM+CANS in order to formulate an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment interventions to serve the identified client and family.

March 11, 2023

Participate in a rotation schedule with all other mobile crisis response therapists assigned to the team.

March 11, 2023

Maintains compliance with all Joint Commission training requirements relevant to job duties, including but not limited to those dealing with use of restraints and physical holding of individuals receiving services.

April 05, 2023

Attends all mandated trainings related to profession and enhances knowledge and/or skills which includes Relias Learning Trainings.

April 29, 2023

Develop effective safety/crisis intervention plans that are client-centered and support strong therapeutic partnerships with clients and their families.

May 07, 2023

Participates in clinical staffing of person(s)-served to include attendance of meetings and/or written notes regarding person(s)-served cooperation and participation with program expectations.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Crisis Therapist in Salt Lake City, UT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

91025

111315

100366

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

91178

111458

100485

What is the average salary for Crisis Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Crisis Therapist in Salt Lake City, UT. The base salary for Crisis Therapist ranges from $91,025 to $111,315 with the average base salary of $100,366. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,178 to $111,458 with the average total cash compensation of $100,485.

View Average Salary for Crisis Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,366	$91,025 - $111,315
Bonus	$119	$152 - $144
Total Pay	$100,485	$91,178 - $111,458

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Crisis Therapist Salary Near Salt Lake City, UT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE West Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,700 - $110,917	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Sandy, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,783 - $111,019	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE South Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,625 - $110,826	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Lehi, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,244 - $105,468	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Layton, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,053 - $106,458	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Orem, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,644 - $105,957	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT

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About Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City has an area of 110.4 square miles (286 km2) and an average elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 m) above sea level. The lowest point within the boundaries of the city is 4,210 feet (1,280 m) near the Jordan River and the Great Salt Lake, and the highest is Grandview Peak, at 9,410 feet (2,868 m). The city is in the northeast corner of the Salt Lake Valley surrounded by the Great Salt Lake to the northwest, the steep Wasatch Range to the east, and Oquirrh Mountains to the west. Its encircling mountains contain several narrow canyons, including City Creek, Emigration, Millcreek, and Par...

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