Behavioral Consultant- Therapist- Masters Level

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Behavioral Consultant-Therapist – Masters Level
  • Location: Lycoming, Clinton, Columbia, Montour, Union, Northumberland, and Snyder Counties (PA)
  • Job Type: Full-Time (In-person, Community-Based)
  • Pay: $34.00 – $36.00 per hour (up to $45.00/hour for licensed clinicians)
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8-hour shifts

Overview

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is seeking a dedicated Masters-Level Therapist to provide community-based therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families impacted by trauma.

This role offers the opportunity to deliver services directly in real-world settings—helping clients build skills, improve functioning, and achieve meaningful, lasting progress.

Why Join DTAC

  • Deliver impactful therapy in home, school, and community settings
  • Work with children and families affected by trauma and behavioral challenges
  • Join a collaborative, mission-driven clinical team
  • Opportunities for advancement, licensure growth, and professional development

Position Summary

The Therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in community-based environments. This role focuses on strength-based, child-centered, and family-focused care that supports emotional and behavioral development.

Services are delivered in settings such as homes, schools, and community locations, requiring flexibility and strong collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct clinical and behavioral assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Provide individual and family therapy aligned with treatment goals
  • Deliver services in home, school, and community environments
  • Collaborate with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as needed
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and care coordination
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved in care

Qualifications

Required:

Candidates Must Meet One of the Following

  • Licensed psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Behavior Specialist with a graduate degree including clinical practicum
  • Graduate degree with at least 1 year of full-time mental health direct service experience with children
  • Graduate degree with a completed clinical practicum and at least 9 clinical credit hours in a related field
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or related field
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to travel locally (100% travel required for community-based services)

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working with children and adolescents impacted by trauma
  • Background in community-based or in-home therapy services
  • Strong collaboration with schools and community partners

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program

Work Location

This is an in-person, community-based position serving multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Candidates must be able to travel extensively and relocate to Milton, PA (17847) prior to starting if needed.

If you are a motivated clinician seeking a dynamic and impactful role working directly with children and families, we encourage you to apply and join DTAC’s mission-driven team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable laws.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentBehavioral AssessmentIndividual TherapyTrauma-Informed CareCase ManagementStrength-Based CareChild-Centered TherapyCrisis Intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Consultant- Therapist- Masters Level at Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k 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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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Milton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Median resident rent
$922/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers

Mental Health Care
Milton, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company matching
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program