Licensed Counselor (PRN)
Listed compensation
$25-$28/hr
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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.
- PRN Counselor – Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment
- Silvermist Recovery | Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)
- Licensure Required: LPC, LCS, or LCSW
- $25 - $28 per hour
- Make a Difference in Recovery at Silvermist Recovery
Silvermist Recovery, part of Pyramid Healthcare, is seeking a dedicated PRN Counselor to join our clinical team serving individuals in behavioral health and substance use treatment. This position provides clinical support to clients throughout their recovery journey through assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, and coordination of care.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate, clinically skilled professional who is committed to evidence-based treatment, ethical clinical practice, and helping individuals achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Assess clients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs to support individualized treatment planning.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to establish, implement, and monitor client treatment goals in accordance with clinical policies and accreditation standards.
Provide clinical services, including individual counseling, family sessions, and therapeutic group facilitation, as appropriate.
Communicate and coordinate care with referral sources, outpatient providers, and other members of the client’s support network as needed.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in the Electronic Clinical Record (ECR).
Support utilization review activities by completing required clinical documentation and providing information within established timelines.
Participate in discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and outcome documentation to promote continuity of care.
Assist with the development and delivery of program-specific clinical curriculum and therapeutic programming as needed.
- Conduct level-of-care assessments as required.
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for clients, including providing crisis intervention when necessary.
- Participate in on-call responsibilities if assigned and as required by program policy.
- Complete all required training and perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Active Pennsylvania licensure as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LCS (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) is required.
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field.
- Experience providing counseling services in behavioral health and/or substance use treatment is preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, referral sources, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
- Sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and the ability to respond effectively to challenging situations.
Join Our Team
- If you are a licensed clinical professional looking for flexible PRN opportunities to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health and recovery, we encourage you to apply to Silvermist Recovery in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
- Join Pyramid Healthcare and help individuals build a foundation for lasting recovery.
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.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Pennsylvania license as an LPC, LCSW, or LCSW and possess a master's degree in a clinical field. Experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment is preferred along with strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% are remote, 13% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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