Director of Admissions
Jack Hinman, Psy.D.
Admissions Email
Admissions Phone
Physical Address
228 South 100 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
Cedar City, UT 84720
Mission Statement
Guiding young adults to meaningful connections. Values: Connection, Independence and Health
Engage Young Adult Transitions is a sophisticated therapeutic community located just steps away from Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah, and minutes from the surrounding mountains. Engage offers comprehensive clinical care and therapeutic support for young adults whose mental health challenges are limiting their independence.
Our team consists of experienced therapists, case managers, certified life coaches, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, and a nutritionist, all working together to provide a customized approach to treatment. We are dedicated to empowering young adults to build the skills they need to navigate life's challenges, create healthier relationships, and move forward with confidence and independence.
Engage’s clinical approach is rooted in attachment principles and focuses on supporting young adults in overcoming mental health struggles that limit their independence. Our comprehensive team fosters deeper connections and provides consistent, customized clinical support that facilitates emotional growth and development.
Cedar City, UT, offers an ideal setting for young adults to find a sense of security while exploring new opportunities. As a vibrant college town, it provides a lively environment with access to Southern Utah University’s campus and activities, making it a great location for young adults to connect with their peers. Each young adult has a private bedroom and bathroom in shared living spaces near the university, allowing easy access to a young and active community.
General Information
Participant Age Group(s)
Young Adults (18 - 30)
Organization's Name
Engage Young Adult Transitions
Year Founded
2022
Director of Admissions
Jack Hinman, Psy.D.
Admissions: Rolling or scheduled?
Rolling admissions
Admissions
Which age groups does your organization accept?
Young Adults
Professional Associations/Affiliations
Young Adult Transition Association (YATA)
Payment Options
Insurance
Private Pay | Out-of-pocket
Does the program have more than one location for this particular program?
No
How does the program prevent clients/students/patients from leaving (running) from the program?
Call for more information
Average Length of Stay
9 months
Maximum Age of Participants
29
Minimum Age of Participants
17
Location of Program
Urban
Gender(s)
Female
Male
Transgender
What is the average number of clients you see per year?
28
Link to weekly or daily schedule
Religious Affiliation
No
Minimum length of stay
150 days
Only accepts participants who are voluntarily enrolling only.
Yes
Maximum Enrollment
25
Can support 18 yo, if they enroll before 18?
Yes
Certified to accept students with I-20 Visa (SEVIS)
Call For More Information
What are the interview requirements for applicants?
No Required Interview in Person
Religious Affiliation?
Yes
Please specify the type of religious affiliation
None
Billing & Payments
Payment Type
Insurance (see above for specifics on insurance)
Private | Self Pay
Breakout Billing For Insurance | ‘Superbill’
Cost per month/workshop/programming (in USD)
13950
What percentage of participants receiving funding from a state Adoption Assistance Programming?
0
What percentage participants who are Court Ordered?
0
What percentage of your participants are 'Private Pay'?
75
What percentage of your participants are funded by the School system? | FAPE / IDEA
0
What percentage of participants are 'State Funded' (example: medicaid)?
0
Is there an enrollment fee/outfitting fee/payment in advance?
No
If applicable, is the last month’s fees due at enrollment?
Yes
Insurance
Do your students receive insurance coverage for more than two weeks?
Yes
Do you have an insurance utilization person?
Full time staff member
in-network?
No
Accepted Insurance Companies
Cigna Dental Hlth of CO Inc
Anthem Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna Better Hlth Inc
CareFirst Advantage Inc
Levels of Care
Number of Phases or Levels
≤ 2
Treatment Categories | Levels of Care
Residential Treatment
Residential Treatment - Mental Health
Residential Treatment - Transitional/Step Down
Partial Hospitalization/PHP
Intensive Outpatient/IOP
Transitional Living - Failure to Launch/Emerging Adulthood
Transitional Living - Social Skills/Life Skills/LD/ASD
Transitional Living - Supportive College Environment
Additional levels of care offered by facility
Independent Living | Sober Living | Transitional Living
Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP)
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Does your organization have a Gap Year?
Yes
Accreditation
Professional Associations/Affiliations
Young Adult Transition Association (YATA)
For licensed programs, by state or under 18, please select Incidents required to be reported to the state:
Infectious Disease
Major Injury | Death
Runaways
Academic Accreditation
Cognia Accreditation
Ownership
Ownership Type
Private Company - Owners On-Site
Name of Parent Company
The Hope Group
Name of Sister Company
The Hope Group
Facility Operations | Type of Land
Privately Owned
Leased By Program
Who owns the land?
The Hope Group and the Leavitt Group
Other type of land?
None
How long is the lease?
Initial 5 year lease with the option to renew with a longer agreement. Engage also owns our property
Additional Professionals & Medical Rule Outs
Are there medical rule outs
Yes
Possible medical rule outs
Actively Suicidal
Need for Detox?
Minimum IQ
80
Is there a minimum BMI
No
Can program accept insulin-dependent diabetics
Yes
Are there additional professionals?
Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Therapist
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Registered Dietician
Registered Nurse
Additional types of therapies
Occupational Therapy
Percentage of clients on meds at enrollment
< 50%
Psychiatrist
Contracted psychiatrist as needed
If psychiatrist is available to students, what percentage of students change meds?
< 50%
Clinical Operations
Percentage of full time therapists who have a private practice outside of organization?
< 50%
What is the largest caseload a therapist can have?
< 8
Percentage of licensed therapists?
> 50%
Average number of days/week therapist are with clients?
5
Number of Individual Sessions with Therapist
2
Do clinical assistants work with lead therapists?
No
Do any of the therapists have more than one case load?
No
Treatment Modalities
Is program focused on full recovery? (Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC))
No
Types of Therapy Offered
12 Steps Groups
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
Equine Assisted or Therapeutic Horse Back
Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP , type of CBT)
Eye Movement & Desensitization and Reprocessing
Family Focused Therapy (FFT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Neuro Feedback
Occupational Therapy
Psycho educational
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) (pioneer to CBT)
Recreation Therapy
Telephone Therapy
Other
Integrated Wellness Support offered
Breathing Techniques/Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga
Does the program have a level/phase system?
No
If yes, are phases/levels are they tied to privileges?
No
Does program have a milieu-driven residential model? (Staff are trained in model)
Yes
If yes -- select all that apply
Client Centered/Person Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Integrated Wellness
Breathing Techniques/Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga
Does program use time out rooms?
No
Family Involvement
Family Involvement
MIDDLE: Family can opt in & out of their involvement based off the timing and current issues in treatment
Family involvement
HIGH: Family Expected on weekly calls (or more) & to attend all family workshops (weekly , monthly
or quarterly)
What is the typical amount of time a family should expect before hearing about an major incident?
1
Type of Family Therapy/Work Offered
Flexible length of call with therapist per week
Parents Visit as Needed
Other
Therapy - Group
Is there group therapy?
Yes
Average number of hours per week facilitated by licensed therapist
4
Average number of hours per week of group processing? (i.e. run by staff, interns, grad students, etc.)
10
Average number of formal family therapy hours per week (not social calls to teen)
1
Is video conferencing accessible for family therapy?
Yes
Therapy - Individual
Is there individual therapy?
Yes, part of the program cost
Number of individual therapy hours student receives on a difficult week?
3
Number of individual therapy hours student receives on typical week?
1
Percentage of licensed therapists?
> 50%
Therapist average case load
7
Percentage of full time therapists who have a private practice outside a program?
< 50%
Does the Clinical Director carry a case load?
Yes
Staff
What percentage of the line staff are full time employees?
> 50%
Line staff to student ratio during awake hours
5
Does program run background checks on all staff?
Yes
Is there an educational requirement for staff?
Yes
If Yes, what is it?
High School Diploma
Average number of hours staff are trained before their first shift
24
Are night staff awake or asleep
N/A
Programming
Dorm/Housing
Single Rooms with Private Baths
Neurodiverse Specialties
ADHD/ADD
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinically Complex (possible behavior, genetic, students "who are puzzles")
Development Delay
Genetic Disorders
Mood Deregulation &/or Anxiety
Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NLD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Primarily DX Learning Disability
Speech & Language Disorders
Type of Programming Offered for Neurodiverse Students
Academic & life skill Focus
Academic focus
Academic, functional living skills, life skills and social skills focused
Clinically-driven programming (addresses individual life, living, social and academic needs)
Academics
School Website (if applicable)
School Name (if applicable)
Southern Utah University & Southwest Technically College
Type of Academic Calendar
Other
Grades Served
K-12
Possible Community College/College
Can programming support a student to complete a GED?
Yes
Post high school options offered
College | University
Average student to teacher ratio
22
What does the Teaching/Classroom look like?
Online school/Classes
Other
Is the program able to implement IEP's
Yes
Can provider handle a student who is more than two grade level's behind in reading?
Yes
Can program support a student who wants vocational training?
Yes
Does the school have AP Classes or the ability to give or take a student to the AP Test?
Tests
Does the academic program have the ability to provide ACT or SAT Tutoring (on or off site)?
Yes
Transitions
Do you offer transition services for participants/students?
Yes
If Yes, select all options that apply to your program
Additional Therapist To Work With Student Or Family As Transition
Transition House Associated With Program
Family Or Student Coaching Support For Certain Amount
Are there additional fees that apply to transitional options?
Yes
Percentage of families that participate in various transition programming?
> 50%
Assessments
Does the client receive a neuropsychological evaluation?
Other
What percentage of participants receive psychological evaluations?
> 50%
Who completes the psychological evaluation?
Neuropsychologist
Does program receive a fee for evaluation or referral?
No
Sober Living Houses
Community Service
Yes
Random Drug Testing
Yes
Transportation Options
Public
Can bring your own Vehicle
Provided by Program
Support Services
Resume / Job Search
House/Community Meetings
Weekly
Are participants required to do chores in the house/community?
Yes
12 Step Meetings on Location
No
Housing Options (+18+)
Integrated: administrative oversight is generally part of a larger addiction or behavioral healthcare treatment program with clinical services, life skills, community design
(unlicensed)
Technology
Computer Access
Students have Laptops
Cell Phones
Other
Eating Disorders
If specific eating disorder care provided,
Anorexia
Binge Eating
Bulimia
Eating Disorder & Diabetes
Exercise Addiction (Athletes & Eating Disorders)
Orthorexia
Expert Specifics
Associations
Other
Research
Percentage of clients who return home, or to a more traditional setting (like transitions to college or gap year, boarding school, etc.)
> 50%
Has the program previously been part of an evidence-based study?
Call for more information
Is the program presently part of an evidence-based study?
Yes
Workshops
If you have workshops choose all that apply.
Equine
Individualized | Custom
Trauma-Focused
Process Addiction
Accommodations
On Site
Use of Personal Vehicle
Yes
Use of Electronics
Other