Behavioral Health Therapist

Careers at Our Amazing Place

At The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, we've built our legacy on being "amazing." After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we're forever proud of our team members who don't just make a career here - they make a difference.

• Job Title: Behavioral Health Therapist (Unlicensed)
• Location: The Children's Institute, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Expected Start Date: Anticipated late Summer to early fall 2026. Exact start date to be determined.

About Our Team

The Behavioral Health Outpatient team is a resource for children, adolescents, and young adults so they can get back to feeling amazing. Our therapists and Certified Nurse Practitioner work closely with each client and their family to develop skills to manage mood, thinking, and behaviors – making the move towards resiliency and healing, and becoming happier and healthier at home, school, and in the community.

About the Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides evidence-based treatment to children and their families within an outpatient behavioral health clinic, school, virtual, and/or community setting, in accordance with agency vision and mission. In this role you will participate in supervision, case consultation conferences and agency meetings. You will also serve as an ambassador for the promotion of the Children's Institute.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or related degree required.
• Master's prepared clinician practicum required.
• Three years' experience working as a behavioral health clinician with children/families with diverse cultures, and children with disabilities (sensory, cognitive, physical) preferred.
• Credentialing with managed care organizations preferred.

Benefits

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR-employer paid
• Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate

Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.