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Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services
Uniontown, Pennsylvania

INDIVIDUAL THERAPIST

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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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

Biopsychosocial assessmentChild and adolescent developmentFamily engagementMultidisciplinary collaborationCBTDBTTrauma-informed carePlay therapyMotivational interviewing

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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,926 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $54k–$72k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania449 active7,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,926 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services

Mental Health Care
Uniontown, PA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Nonprofit employer (PSLF eligible)

Living in Uniontown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$187k
Typical market rent
$854/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), Zillow market rents (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.