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Pyramid Healthcare
Havertown, Pennsylvania

Assessment Counselor - Per Diem

CounselorIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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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.

  • Assessment Counselor (PRN – Weekend Hours)
  • Location: High Focus Centers – Havertown, PA
  • Schedule: PRN, as needed, for Saturday and Sunday hours, based on program needs.

About Us

High Focus Centers has a longstanding history of providing high-quality outpatient treatment throughout Pennsylvania through our subsidiary programs: Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope. Our individualized, comprehensive treatment plans make us a vital resource for adults and adolescents experiencing mental health, substance use, and/or eating disorders.

We are currently seeking a PRN Assessment Counselor to join our Havertown team. This role is ideal for a clinically skilled professional seeking flexible weekend hours while making a meaningful impact.

Summary

The Assessment Counselor plays a critical role in the admissions process by completing level-of-care assessments, engaging clients, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure appropriate placement and a smooth intake experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Introduce and explain the Level of Care Assessment (LOCA) process to clients.
  • Collect demographic and psychosocial history relevant to the assessment process.
  • Explain and obtain signatures for Releases of Information (ROI) and other admission documentation.
  • Coordinate with a Licensed Counselor for completion of the clinical portion of the assessment.
  • Gather required information and complete precertifications for managed care clients, as applicable.
  • Determine appropriate level of care and placement based on assessment findings.
  • Collaborate with therapists, admissions, and marketing teams to support scheduling and care coordination.
  • Participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Education, Licensure & Experience
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a recognized clinical discipline, including completion of a clinical practicum.
  • Prior clinical experience in mental health treatment required.

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong clinical knowledge of mental health, substance use, and/or eating disorder treatment.
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA, licensing standards, and CARF regulations.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and professionalism.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced or crisis situations.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct level-of-care assessments, gather client demographic and psychosocial information, explain and obtain admission documentation, and coordinate with licensed counselors to support clinical assessment and placement. Complete applicable managed-care precertifications and collaborate with clinical, admissions, and marketing teams to coordinate scheduling, care, and case consultations.

Requirements

A master’s degree from an accredited institution in a recognized clinical discipline, including a clinical practicum, and prior clinical experience in mental health treatment are required. Candidates should have strong knowledge of mental health, substance use, and/or eating disorder treatment, familiarity with HIPAA, licensing standards, and CARF regulations, and sound communication, judgment, and crisis-response skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial History CollectionAdmissions CoordinationSubstance Use TreatmentManaged Care PrecertificationHIPAA ComplianceInterdisciplinary CollaborationCrisis Management

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 16% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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).

Pyramid Healthcare ranks #19 of 25 employers hiring contract/1099 Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
23%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Havertown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$498k
Typical market rent
$2,305/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) With Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement