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Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Assessment Counselor

LPC / LMHCNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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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 (Full-Time)

Location: High Focus Centers – Pottstown, PA

Schedule

Full-Time; Flexible weekday schedule with hours that may include 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, or 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, 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 Full-Time Assessment Counselor to join our Pottstown team. This role is ideal for a clinically skilled professional seeking a full-time opportunity with a flexible schedule while making a meaningful impact on individuals accessing mental health and substance use treatment services.

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

The Assessment Counselor conducts level-of-care assessments and gathers psychosocial history to determine appropriate treatment placement for clients. They collaborate with the clinical team to ensure a smooth intake process and coordinate care across various departments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a recognized clinical discipline and have completed a clinical practicum. Prior clinical experience in mental health treatment is required, along with knowledge of HIPAA and licensing standards.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPsychosocial history collectionHIPAA complianceCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (17 salary observations; 106 listings), vs ~$79k nationally (576 salary observations; 2,505 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 10% in mental health counselingranked against 781 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Counseling median $79k (middle half $70k–$86k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$87k median in Pennsylvania$79k nationally (+10%)17 state / 576 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Pennsylvania30 active810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 46% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment709 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings353 in the last 30 days213 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend−17.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Pyramid Healthcare#18 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (781 Mental Health Counseling listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assessment Counselor at Pyramid Healthcare a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 781 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Counselor Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 36 employers
19
<$80k
11
$80k-105k
6
$105k-130k
8
$130k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
34%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$123k-$141k
#2

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LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Mental Health Clinician (LCSW or LMFT), Suicide Risk and Assessment (ASSIST Program)

$59.42-$66.62/hr
#4

Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist

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+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 781 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Pyramid Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Pottstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,787/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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.