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Southwest Behavioral Care
Monessen, Pennsylvania

Counselor 2 MH School Based

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: SBC Monessen D&A MH - Monessen, PA 15062Position Type: Full TimeComprehensive

Benefits

Package

  • Tuition Discounts
  • Career Advancement SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC. School-Based OVERALL FUNCTION: Provides clinical assessments as well as outpatient psychotherapy including, but not limited to, individual, family, and group sessions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conducts assessment and diagnostic services to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and related treatment recommendations. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group and family methodologies. Participates in treatment team meetings with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, both individually and in group supervision. Consults with school personnel and representatives of other child-serving systems, to assure an integrated approach to care. Initiates appropriate Intra and Inter Agency contact to facilitate the care of the individuals that are served. Prepares, maintains and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner. Other duties as required. Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or related clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum also in accordance with DHS and DDAP regulations or be licensed in clinical discipline that included mental health clinical experience.

Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of Mental Health Professional or Certified Addiction Counselor. Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies. Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.

Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprints. Available Benefits: Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees. Retirement plan with potential for agency match.

Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities. Career advancement opportunities. Generous time off for eligible employees. Be an SPHS Hero!

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Key Responsibilities

Provides clinical assessments and outpatient psychotherapy, including individual, family, and group sessions. Collaborates with school personnel and treatment teams to develop and implement comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related clinical discipline with a clinical practicum. Candidates must be able to obtain necessary state clearances and managed care credentials.

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningIndividual counselingFamily counselingGroup counselingCrisis interventionCase managementInterdisciplinary collaborationMental health counselingAddiction counseling

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in behavioral health (counseling)ranked against 333 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $62k (middle half $54k–$69k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania16 active333 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 44% no call · 64% 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 Behavioral Health listings810 in the last 30 days485 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−13.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (333 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings), 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 Counselor 2 MH School Based at SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 333 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Counselor Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 37 employers
19
<$80k
11
$80k-105k
6
$105k-130k
8
$130k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
32%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$123k-$141k
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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 333 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southwest Behavioral Care

Mental Health Care
New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Benefits & Perks

Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees
Retirement plan with potential for agency match
Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities
Career advancement opportunities
Generous time off for eligible employees

Living in Monessen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$136k
Median resident rent
$733/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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