Assessment Counselor - Full Time
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Job Description
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Assessment Counselor (Full-Time)
Location: High Focus Centers – Paoli, PA
Schedule
Full-time; flexible scheduling based on program needs and candidate availability. Weekend availability is welcome.
About Us
High Focus Centers has a longstanding history of providing high-quality outpatient treatment throughout Pennsylvania through our subsidiary programs: Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope. Our individualized, comprehensive treatment plans make us a vital resource for adults and adolescents experiencing mental health, substance use, and/or eating disorders.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Assessment Counselor to join our team in Paoli, PA. This is an opportunity for a clinically skilled professional to play an important role in connecting individuals with appropriate treatment services while supporting a positive and effective admissions experience.
We are open to discussing scheduling options with qualified candidates. Flexibility is available based on program needs and candidate availability, including the possibility of a weekend schedule.
Position Summary
The Assessment Counselor plays a critical role in the admissions process by completing level-of-care assessments, engaging clients, and collaborating with the clinical team to determine appropriate treatment placement. This position helps ensure individuals receive the services best suited to their clinical needs while supporting a smooth and supportive intake experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Introduce and explain the Level of Care Assessment (LOCA) process to clients.
- Collect demographic information and psychosocial history relevant to the assessment process.
- Explain and obtain signatures for Releases of Information (ROI) and other required admission documentation.
- Coordinate with a Licensed Counselor to complete the clinical portion of the assessment.
- Gather required information and complete precertifications for managed care clients, as applicable.
- Determine appropriate levels of care and treatment placement based on assessment findings.
- Collaborate with therapists, admissions, and marketing teams to support scheduling and care coordination.
- Participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Education, Licensure & Experience
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in a recognized clinical discipline, including completion of a clinical practicum.
- Prior clinical experience in mental health treatment required.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong clinical knowledge of mental health, substance use, and/or eating disorder treatment.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA, licensing standards, and CARF regulations.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and professionalism.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced or crisis situations.
- Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.
Why Join High Focus Centers?
Join a team committed to helping individuals access the care and support they need. This full-time opportunity offers flexibility to discuss scheduling options that align with program needs and candidate availability, with weekend scheduling also available for interested candidates.
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.
We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
Want to Know More?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: bit. ly.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Assessment Counselor conducts level-of-care assessments and collaborates with the clinical team to determine appropriate treatment placement for clients. They also manage the admissions process by gathering psychosocial history and coordinating with internal teams to ensure a smooth intake experience.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a recognized clinical discipline and have completed a clinical practicum. Prior clinical experience in mental health treatment is required, along with knowledge of HIPAA and licensing standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Pennsylvania, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$80k (16 salary observations; 99 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (552 salary observations; 2,216 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in mental health counseling | ranked against 815 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $80k median in Pennsylvania | $77k nationally (+5%)16 state / 552 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Pennsylvania | 30 active | 829 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 30% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 14% offer loan repayment766 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +16.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Pyramid Healthcare | #19 of 24 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assessment Counselor - Full Time at Pyramid Healthcare a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 815 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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