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Pyramid Healthcare
York, Pennsylvania

PRN Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Inpatient

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

  • Job Title: PRN Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Inpatient
  • Location: York, PA
  • Schedule: PRN/Flexible Hours | Minimum of One Weekend Day Required

Summary

Are you a compassionate, driven professional looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our inpatient team in York, PA, and help individuals on their journey to recovery in a supportive, collaborative environment.

As a PRN Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you will primarily facilitate substance use disorder and mental health groups for adult clients in our inpatient program. This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy group work and are seeking a flexible schedule. Please note that this position is focused on group facilitation and does not include an individual counseling caseload.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate engaging and clinically effective substance use disorder and mental health group sessions.
  • Foster a safe, supportive, and therapeutic group environment.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to support client progress.
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
  • Respond appropriately to client needs and crisis situations as they arise.
  • Participate in team meetings, trainings, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in a related field (Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) with licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) or certification (CAADC), or eligibility to obtain.

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field with CADC, or eligibility to obtain.
  • Associate's Degree in a related field with CAAC, or eligibility to obtain.
  • High School Diploma with CAAC.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible PRN scheduling
  • Meaningful work with a mission-driven organization
  • Collaborative and supportive clinical team
  • Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of others

If you are passionate about behavioral healthcare and thrive in a group-focused treatment setting, we encourage you to apply.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.

We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.

COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • And More!

Want to Know More?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: bit. ly.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Substance use disorder counselingMental health supportCrisis interventionMultidisciplinary collaborationRegulatory complianceTherapeutic environment management

Addiction Medicine — 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).

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  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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