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Youth Advocate Programs
Mount Union, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Consultant/Mobile Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40 per hour

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Huntingdon County Program is looking for a Behavioral Consultant (BC) and Mobile Therapist (MT) candidate holding a Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.

This is a hands-on position providing therapeutic services to children, youth, and families.

Duties Include But Not Limited To

  • Direct therapy/counseling
  • Treatment plan development and implementation of treatment plans.
  • The person in this position adheres to and carries out the YAP philosophy, mission, and core principles.
  • Opportunities for licensed supervision may be available.

Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.

Flexible Hours - Non-Traditional/Evenings and Weekends may be required.

Hourly Pay $40 per hour.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work or related field
  • Licensed Staff (LBS, LSW, LMSW, or LPC) or staff with BS Licensure is preferred
  • Experience providing therapeutic services to youth and families.
  • Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an Electronic Health Record System is preferred
  • Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
  • Bilingual is preferred.

Benefits Available

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Benefits
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Direct Deposit
  • Weekly Pay
  • Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Consultant/Mobile Therapist provides direct therapeutic services to children, youth, and families. Responsibilities include developing and implementing treatment plans while adhering to the organization's core principles.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field. Experience providing therapeutic services to youth and families is required, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Communication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Consultant/Mobile Therapist at Youth Advocate Programs a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,058 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 12% have no call, 88% 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).

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$60k-70k
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$70k-80k
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$80k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
17%
Sign-on bonus
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,058 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Mount Union

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$134k
Median resident rent
$482/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Youth Advocate Programs

Non-profit Organizations
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
UNUM Supplemental Benefits
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Direct Deposit
Weekly Pay
Flexible Schedule