Counselor 1
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Job Description
- Job Location: CARE Center- Butler Location - Butler, PA
- Position Type: Part-Time Contract
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
Comprehensive
Benefits
Package
- Tuition Discounts
- Career Advancement THE CARE CENTER, INC. Part-Time Contract Butler, PA Location Overall Function: Provides clinical assessments as well as outpatient psychotherapy, including, but not limited to, individual, family, and group sessions. Essential Functions: Conducts assessment and diagnostic services to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and related treatment recommendations. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group, and family methodologies. Participates in treatment team meetings with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, both individually and in group supervision. Initiates appropriate intra- and inter-agency contact to facilitate the care of the individuals that are served. Prepares, maintains, and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms, and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner. Other duties as required. Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Nursing, or Activities Therapy in accordance with Department of Human Services (DHS) or Department of Drug & Alcohol Program (DDAP) regulations, or a Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate-level credits in mental health or counseling that is accredited and recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of Mental Health Professional or Certified Addiction Counselor. Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies. Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance Available Benefits: Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees. Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities. Career advancement opportunities. Generous time off for eligible employees. Be an SPHS Hero!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides clinical assessments and outpatient psychotherapy, including individual, family, and group sessions. They are also responsible for developing treatment plans and maintaining professional case records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related clinical field. They must also be able to obtain necessary criminal history and child abuse clearances.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $95k (middle half $70k–$95k)62 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania | 16 active | 337 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment714 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 865 in the last 30 days | 486 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −11.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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