INDIVIDUAL THERAPIST
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Job Description
- Job Location: New Directions - Uniontown, PA
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: Any
- Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Individual Therapist - Child & Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Position Type: Full-Time Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Position Summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Individual Therapist to join our Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
This role provides direct therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5-21 who are experiencing significant emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.
The Individual Therapist is responsible for delivering one-on-one therapy, developing individualized treatment plans, engaging families in the treatment process, and collaborating closely with group therapists, psychiatric providers, and leadership team members to support each client's progress and recovery.
The ideal candidate is passionate about helping young people build skills, improve functioning, and achieve meaningful clinical outcomes within a structured treatment environment. Essential
Responsibilities
Provide individual therapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults enrolled in the Partial Hospitalization Program. Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and contribute to admission and treatment planning processes.
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the treatment team. Maintain regular communication with parents, guardians, caregivers, and other supports to promote treatment engagement and continuity of care.
Collaborate closely with Group Therapists to ensure treatment interventions are coordinated and aligned with client goals. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings with psychiatric providers, clinical leadership, nursing staff, and other team members.
Monitor client progress and address barriers to treatment success. Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and clinical support as needed. Coordinate care with schools, outpatient providers, child welfare agencies, and other community resources when appropriate.
Assist with discharge planning and aftercare recommendations to support ongoing treatment and recovery. Complete all required clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Why Join Our Team? Our Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program provides intensive, evidence-based treatment in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As an Individual Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping young people and their families navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting progress.
You'll work alongside experienced clinicians, psychiatric providers, and leadership staff who are committed to delivering exceptional care and improving outcomes for the children and families we serve. If you are passionate about helping children and adolescents thrive, we encourage you to apply today.
Key Responsibilities
The Individual Therapist provides direct therapeutic services to children and adolescents, including one-on-one therapy, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care and support the recovery process for clients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and be eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical or behavioral health setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates INDIVIDUAL THERAPIST at Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services 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 7,926 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, 36% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,926 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $54k–$72k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 449 active | 7,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 14% offer loan repayment766 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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