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Connections Health Solutions
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Mental Health Therapist (.8 Day Mon, Wed., Fri/Sat)

CounselorNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$2/hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Posted 36m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.

Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.

We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.

We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.

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+$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights

+$3/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights

+$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days

What You'll Do

The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for delivering a range of therapeutic services, including individual therapy, group counseling, life skills sessions, clinical interventions, crisis management, and family therapy. The Mental Health Therapist also assists in case management and supports the development of robust support systems for individuals.

Psychosocial Assessment

Conduct thorough, accurate, and clinically sound psychosocial assessments in a timely manner. Maintain comprehensive clinical records, including documentation of all activities performed as part of the service delivery process. Obtain signatures from individuals as necessary for treatment agreements.

Internal Education and Training

Provide internal education on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, harm reduction strategies, and service plan documentation to enhance the clinical skills of the team.

Clinical Documentation

Prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans using the agency's electronic clinical documentation software. Ensure that all documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory standards, and legal requirements.

Therapeutic Interventions

Conduct brief interventions, individual therapy, family therapy, and group counseling within the scope of practice. Participate in redirecting individual behavior and maintaining a safe environment when necessary. Accurately document all services and individual activities.

Referral and Placement

Arrange for the referral and placement of individuals in other community-based programs, including substance abuse treatment, housing, or employment opportunities, as appropriate.

Case Management and Crisis Intervention

Provide case management services that promote recovery and community reintegration. Conduct crisis interventions and follow-up care as necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals.

Collaboration and Follow-Up

Collaborate with appropriate leadership regarding case progress on a weekly basis, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to treatment goals.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform all other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall therapeutic environment and success of the treatment program.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:00a. m. - 5:00p. m., with subject to change based on facility needs.

What You'll Bring

  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
  • Unrestricted license as Licensed Mental Health Professional in Pennsylvania (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CAADC)
  • 3 years of experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment or relevant work

Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders

Knowledge and experience working with special populations (Those individuals identified as having serious mental illness, substance abuse diagnoses, brain injuries and those over 60 years of age)

Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.

If working with youth, experience working within the Children’s system of care, their families and stakeholders

Must Pass the Following Background Checks

  • Child Abuse Clearance
  • FBI Criminal Background Check

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check

The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment

Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role

It Would Be Great If You Had

Knowledge of and experience with PA DHS, OMHSAS, and DDAP regulations

What We Offer

  • Full-time only:
  • Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
  • Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
  • 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
  • Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
  • Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees

All Employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time)

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.

Please Note

  • Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com.
  • We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.
  • We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.

If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact myRecruiter@connectionshs.com to verify its authenticity before responding.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Therapist delivers therapeutic services including individual and group therapy, crisis management, and psychosocial assessments. They also manage clinical documentation, coordinate referrals, and collaborate with leadership to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field and possess an unrestricted license as a mental health professional in Pennsylvania. A minimum of 3 years of experience in mental health or substance abuse treatment is required, along with the ability to perform patient restraint techniques.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist (.8 Day Mon, Wed., Fri/Sat) at Connections Health Solutions a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 43 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% are remote, 9% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania446 active7,857 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 63% remote · 9% no call · 84% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No weekends
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About Connections Health Solutions

Mental Health Care
Phoenix, Arizona
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Basic Life & AD&D
Short & Long-Term Disability

Living in Harrisburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,369/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.