Counselor / Therapist
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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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.
Our Allentown, PA outpatient program provides a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can build strength, develop skills, and reclaim overall health and well‑being. We are currently seeking a full‑time Intensive Outpatient Counselor to join our dedicated outpatient clinical team. If you're passionate about helping individuals overcome life’s challenges and thrive, we encourage you to apply.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 1:00pm-9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Position Overview
The Counselor plays a key role in delivering individual therapy, group therapy, process groups, and family therapy within our outpatient program. This position also supports daily clinical operations, intake processes, and documentation requirements to ensure the highest level of client care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily clinical operations, including assessments, utilization review, and therapeutic services.
- Provide individual counseling, group therapy, and family therapy to clients engaged in outpatient treatment.
- Conduct client intake assessments and assist in developing individualized treatment plans.
- Complete insurance and utilization reviews as needed.
- Attend shift‑change meetings, supervision, and required company meetings.
- Maintain a caseload and ensure all client documentation is accurate and timely.
- Assist the Program Director with program coverage and service needs.
- Perform clerical duties related to maintaining compliant and organized client files.
- Actively listen to clients and support them in all aspects of their treatment.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, including crisis intervention when appropriate.
- Complete all required trainings and maintain mandatory continuing education hours.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
- Education & Experience Requirements
Applicants Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services field), or another related behavioral health field.
- OR
- Bachelor's Degree in one of the disciplines listed above plus one (1) year of clinical experience.
- OR
- Associate's Degree in one of the disciplines listed above plus two (2) years of clinical experience.
- OR
- Full certification as an addictions counselor by a statewide certification body that is a member of a national certification body, or certification by another state's substance abuse counseling certification board.
- OR
- Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a degree from an accredited school of nursing and one (1) year of counseling experience.
- OR
- Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Physician.
- Preferred Skills & Qualities
- Experience with clinical skills in mental health, substance use, or co‑occurring disorder treatment
- Experience with professional, ethical approaches to client care and teamwork
- Knowledge of HIPAA, state licensing regulations, and CARF standards
- Ability to manage crises calmly and appropriately
- Ability to problem‑solving and use critical‑thinking abilities
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and reliable in a fast‑paced clinical environment
- Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Why Join Pyramid?
- Join a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization.
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in recovery.
- Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
- Help advance access to addiction treatment and recovery services in the Pittsburgh community.
- Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to client success.
- Employees and families all have free virtual health care.
- Take up to 50% of your earned pay in advance of payday to help cover surprise expenses.
If you’re passionate about helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and want to grow your career in Substance Use Disorder treatment, we invite you to apply today
- ## Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our responsibility to ensure client safety, candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state‑mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting‑body regulations.
- 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.
Requirements
Applicants must hold at least an Associate's degree in a relevant behavioral health field with two years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with one year of experience, or a Master's degree. Professional certification as an addictions counselor or licensure as an RN or Physician in Pennsylvania is also accepted.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor / Therapist at Pyramid Healthcare 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 7,891 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Counselor Career Context
Pyramid Healthcare ranks #9 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,891 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 443 active | 7,910 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 14% offer loan repayment748 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,533 in the last 30 days | 1,455 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Pyramid Healthcare | #9 of 19 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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