Residential Therapist
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Carnegie - Carnegie, PA 15106Chartiers Center is a private, non-profit corporation funded by state, county, third party insurances and private funds.
Services include intake, referral, outpatient therapy, psychiatric assessment, service coordination, substance abuse treatment, training and social rehabilitative services, crisis intervention, partial hospitalization, community outreach, day, and recreational services for adults with intellectual disabilities, homeless outreach, and housing program.
As a Residential Therapist in our Long-Term Structured Residence Facility, you would be committed to providing compassionate supports and therapy to 16 people facing mental health challenges. The program operates in a beautifully restored home with a relaxed atmosphere.
The focus is on engagement and interactions with the residents. Paperwork requirements are nominal. The work schedule is based on a 2-week rotation with every other weekend off.
Residential Therapist Job duties include: Complete functional assessments, develop treatment plans and complete utilization reviews and updates on a monthly basis for a caseload of 8 residents. Conduct a variety of clinical group activities designed to enhance interactions and minimize symptoms.
Participate in treatment team meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, psychiatric staffing, and individual supervision.
We are looking for the following: Master’s Level Therapists with two years’ experience (preferred) Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC At Chartiers Center we offer the following benefits: Competitive Annual Salary Medical, Dental and Vision Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Retirement Plan-6% Employer Contribution after 1 year 8 Paid Holidays Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) Tuition Reimbursement Full Time or Part Time Positive and fulfilling work environment!
Valid Driver's License required. Diversity and Inclusion Each of our clients/individuals is uniquely different and so are we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Chartiers Center Stronger and our clients/individuals healthier. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for our mission, we will be stronger together. EOE Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Residential Therapist will complete functional assessments, develop treatment plans, and conduct clinical group activities for a caseload of eight residents. They will also participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and psychiatric staffing to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). A valid driver's license is required, and two years of experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residential Therapist at CHARTIERS CENTER a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,820 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,820 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $57k–$69k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 426 active | 7,521 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment706 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,473 in the last 30 days | 1,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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