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Butler, Pennsylvania

Counselor 1

Counselor / TherapistPart-Time

Compensation

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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

Clinical assessmentIndividual counselingFamily counselingGroup counselingTreatment planningCase documentationCrisis interventionMental health counselingAddiction counseling

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.

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $95k (middle half $70k–$95k)62 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania16 active337 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment714 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings865 in the last 30 days486 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

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About SPHS Group

Mental Health Care
New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Butler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$931/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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