Family Therapist
Listed compensation
$50k-$85k
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Job Description
- Family Therapist - Residential Treatment
- Location: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
- Job Type: Full-Time (In-Person)
Compensation
- License-Eligible Clinicians (LSW, LAPC, AMLFT, or actively pursuing licensure): $50,000 - $60,000
- Licensed Clinicians (LMFT, LCSW, LPC): $80,000 - $85,000
- Schedule: Flexible Schedule
A consistent schedule will be established based on program needs, therapist availability, and the individual, family, and group therapy services provided to clients. Evening availability may be required to accommodate family participation.
Overview
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is opening a new female residential behavioral health facility in Cranberry Township, PA and is seeking a dedicated Family Therapist to join our clinical team.
This role provides an opportunity to work directly with adolescents and their families in a trauma-informed residential treatment setting. The Family Therapist plays a critical role in strengthening family systems, improving communication, supporting reunification efforts when appropriate, and helping clients achieve meaningful treatment outcomes.
Why Join DTAC
- Flexible scheduling options
- Clinical supervision available for license-eligible clinicians
- Meaningful work supporting adolescents and families
- Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunity to be part of a newly developed residential treatment program
- Trauma-informed treatment environment focused on long-term success
Position Summary
The Family Therapist is responsible for providing family-focused therapeutic services for adolescents receiving residential treatment and their caregivers. The position works closely with clients, families, referral sources, and the multidisciplinary treatment team to support treatment progress, improve family functioning, and facilitate successful transitions throughout the treatment process.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide family therapy services for adolescents and their families
- Conduct family assessments and contribute to treatment planning
- Facilitate family engagement throughout the treatment process
- Collaborate with residential treatment teams to support client progress
- Provide education and support to family members regarding treatment goals and behavioral health needs
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews
- Coordinate care and communication with referral sources and outside providers as appropriate
- Support discharge planning and continuity of care efforts
- Uphold trauma-informed and family-centered treatment practices
Qualifications
Required
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field
- Pennsylvania clinical license or license eligibility
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
- Strong communication, documentation, and engagement skills
- Understanding of trauma-informed care and family systems interventions
- Preferred
- LMFT or AMLFT strongly preferred
- Pennsylvania LPC, LAPC, LCSW, LSW, LMFT, AMLFT, or similar credential
- Experience providing family therapy and family systems interventions
- Experience in residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, PHP, IOP, or community-based settings
Requirements
- Ability to provide effective family-centered therapeutic interventions
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Cranberry Township, PA
Benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Ongoing Training and Continuing Education Opportunities (CEUs)
- Professional Development Support
Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Cranberry Township, PA (16066).
Whether you are a fully licensed clinician or actively working toward licensure, DTAC offers the opportunity to strengthen families, support adolescents, and grow your clinical career within a trauma-informed residential treatment environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable laws.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers ranks #15 of 20 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 28% 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)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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