Family Based Therapist -Bachelors Level
Listed compensation
$30/hr (billable), $7.50/hr (non-billable)
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Status: Part Time Hourly
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: The Family Based Mental Health Therapist works in a co-therapy team to provide intense, time limited therapy to children and their families. The position holds individual, family, parent, and sibling therapy sessions as well as case management.
- The children are at risk of placement or need an intensive treatment modality.
- The position requires 2-3 evenings per week, and crisis intervention as needed.
Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and experience in therapy, children services, or in a mental health setting.
- Or Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, therapy, psychology, social work, sociology, or related field of study with two (2) years or full time equivalent paid experience is required.
- Or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in counseling, therapy, psychology, social work, sociology, or related field of study with two (2) years of full time or full time equivalent paid experience may also be considered for candidates.
- Training is provided by Youth Advocate Programs, Inc..
- Employees must complete training that is relevant to the position as required. CPR/FA Certification, Advocacy, Autism, MANDT Training, and Pre-Employment Trainings are required.
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid drivers license, current auto insurance coverage
- Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
Pay Rate: Billable: $30/ hour, Non- Billable:$7.50/ hour
Benefits Available
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedule
- Weekly Pay
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 therapist works in a co-therapy team to provide intensive, time-limited therapy to children and families at risk of placement. Responsibilities include conducting individual, family, parent, and sibling therapy sessions alongside comprehensive case management.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as counseling, psychology, or social work, typically with two years of paid experience. The role requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the completion of specific certifications like CPR/FA and MANDT training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k | Mental Health Therapy median $58k (middle half $48k–$67k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 430 active | 7,569 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 26% no call · 64% 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 repayment710 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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