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Child Guidance Resource
Haverford Township, Pennsylvania

Mental Health Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

An Outpatient Mental Health Therapist is responsible for coordinating, assessing, implementing and evaluating the behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents and families receiving outpatient services.

This includes provision of individual and family therapy, functions in consultative, collaborative and educational relationships with the primary care physician, staff psychiatrists and other professionals involved in client care.

Outpatient clinicians may also provide group therapy if mutually agreeable between clinician and management.

Some Responsibilities Include

  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments utilizing program principals in order to assess client and family dynamics, determine diagnosis, and make recommendations for treatment.
  • Provide therapy services to promote exploration and understanding of personal and interpersonal dynamics.
  • Develop effective and timely treatment goals with measurable objectives.
  • Facilitate agreement on goals and tasks of therapy; defines the role of each participant.
  • Consult with all other professionals involved in service to the child, adolescent, and family.
  • Provide information/referral services to clients and families to ensure receipt of quality and appropriate services/resources.
  • Utilize treatment plans and outcome measures to track and adjust the course of therapy.
  • Meet program expectations regarding productivity.
  • Handle all administrative duties such as chart documentation, billing requirements and other necessary paperwork consistent with licensure, accreditation, funding sources and CGRC technology reporting requirements.
  • Complete all training and actively participates in required supervision in accordance with program and agency guidelines.
  • Provide support to clients and families in management of crises as they arise by adhering to agency protocols.

Who is CGRC? We are a premier children’s provider that embraces our clinicians as partners in our organization’s strategic plan.

What can CGRC do for you? Do YOU want to be a Change Agent? If so, we want you to be a part of the Child Guidance partnership. Working here means being open to new clinical experiences both as an individual and as part of a team.

We offer reimbursed comprehensive clinical supervision and training with the opportunity to develop your leadership competencies and career interests on a personal level. Join any of our organizational committees, task forces, or work groups. If you are furthering your education, we want to be your partner.

We are offering flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for licensure supervision. It is important to us that you enjoy a healthy work-life balance and we will encourage you to have personal goals that focus on self-care.

At CGRC, you can enjoy a relaxed working environment with flexible work schedules that allow for a healthy work-life balance. We encourage and support career development and there are always opportunities for you to learn and grow within the organization.

We have a competitive compensation package and generous time off and benefits for eligible employees. You and your family can also enjoy discounts and offers through our Tickets at Work Program. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Apply Now to Join Our Team!

Child Guidance Resource Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The therapist is responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating the behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, and families. They provide individual, family, and group therapy while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and coordinating care with other professionals.

Requirements

The role requires the ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment goals. Candidates must be able to manage crises and handle administrative duties consistent with licensure and agency guidelines.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mental health therapyBiopsychosocial assessmentIndividual therapyTreatment planningCrisis managementCase managementCollaborationPatient advocacy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 16% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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About Child Guidance Resource

Mental Health Care
Havertown, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible work schedules
Competitive compensation
Generous time off
Comprehensive benefits
Tickets at Work discounts
PSLF eligible employer
Clinical supervision
Career development