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Glade Run Lutheran Services
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Licensed School Based Therapist - Pine Richland School District

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52K - $57K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: PITTSBURGH OFFICE 2 - Pittsburgh, PA 15206Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $52,000.00 - $57,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Position Summary: Attention licensed therapists with an LPC, LCSW or LMFT!

This is an exciting time to join the Glade Run School Based Mental Health Program which is enjoying tremendous expansion across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Venango and Clarion Counties! We are looking for bright, passionate, creative mental health therapists to grow along with us.

This position will work out of the Pine Richland School District and offers full benefits, free credentialing assistance, school hours, paid time off during the school year according to the public school calendar, up to 9 weeks of paid time off during the summer months, a $6,000 new hire incentive bonus, and the ability to earn up to $500 per quarter ($2000 annually) with productivity incentives.

This position also offers the opportunity to work part-time for additional income over the summer when school is not in session at $48.00 per billable hour and $15.00 per administrative/training hour.

Our therapists work an average of 4.5 -15 hours per week over the summer, which can account for an extra $1940 - $6500 in annual earnings. Full-time position beginning August/September 2026. Early Start Options: Flexible/casual hours available this summer to ease your transition.

Credentialing Made Easy: We provide free credentialing assistance to get you fully onboarded. Acclimation Period: Use the summer months to learn our systems at your own pace.

What We Offer

(Must meet eligibility requirements- see policies/plan documents for complete requirements and eligibility) Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays for full-time staff 401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time staff Voluntary benefit options; including Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability), Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Medical Bridge, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance and Identify Theft Protection Paid mileage reimbursement Paid training and administrative time Cell phone reimbursement Licensure Supervision for FREE!

Free credentialing assistance Quarterly productivity incentives Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff Flexible work schedules (as applicable) Annual merit increases for eligible positions based upon the yearly budget New Hire Incentive Bonuses Employee Referral Bonus Incentives Employee Discount Program Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employee Assistance Program Partnership with Geneva College offering a 25% tuition discount on select degree programs Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities Opportunities for membership to civic/community organizations As of August 31, 2024, a CARF Three-Year Accreditation has been awarded to Glade Run Lutheran Services for the following (programs/services): Case Management/Services Coordination: Mental Health (Adults, Children and Adolescents), Intensive Family-Based Services: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents), Outpatient Treatment: Mental Health (Adults, Children and Adolescents), Outpatient Treatment: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Adults), Partial Hospitalization: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents) Glade Run is Sanctuary certified – we provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming.

What You’ll Do: Complete intakes (inclusive of psychosocial assessment, initial treatment plan and required legal consents) for assigned school-based clients in accordance with outpatient regulations.

Develop measurable treatment plan goals in collaboration with the assigned school-based client (and legal guardian when indicated). Complete treatment reviews in accordance with outpatient regulations. Provide individual, group and family therapy as indicated in the treatment plan.

Complete clinical progress notes in a timely manner and include references to the treatment plan. Consult with designated psychiatrist and school-based supervisor regularly to ensure effective collaboration and quality of service. Participate in individual and group clinical supervision activities as scheduled.

Communicate and collaborate with designated school district personnel when indicated. Attend in-service and professional development activities as scheduled. Must meet agency productivity requirements. Enter clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a timely manner as per program guidelines.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a counseling related field which must include a clinical practicum. Professional license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) required and credentialing preferred. (Professional license does not include Licensed Social Worker LSW).

Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to provide supervision for the clients and to perform essential job function. Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with agency personnel and community agencies.

Ability to accept supervision. Ability to adjust hours to job requirements. Ability to work independently. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to protect the confidentiality of the clients. Eligible for PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance and FBI clearance.

Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Pine Richland School District- Elementary) Position Type: Full-time position beginning August/September 2026 Who We Are: Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the last 170 years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond.

Last year, Glade Run served over 7,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community based settings.

Glade Run uses the Sanctuary® Model as our blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community while applying the following Sanctuary commitments within all aspects of our programming: Nonviolence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Democracy, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, and Growth and Change.

Our recognition that trauma is pervasive in the experience of human beings forms the basis for Glade Run’s culture as we focus not only on the individuals in which we serve, but equally on our staff and the systems who provide their treatment. Glade Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Conduct intakes, psychosocial assessments, and develop measurable treatment plans for school-based clients. Provide individual, group, and family therapy while collaborating with psychiatrists, supervisors, and school district personnel.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a counseling-related field and a professional license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT). Candidates must be eligible for PA State Police, Child Abuse History, and FBI clearances.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyCrisis InterventionElectronic Medical RecordsPatient Confidentiality

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed School Based Therapist - Pine Richland School District at Glade Run Lutheran Services a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 30% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
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Sources & methodology

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

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About Glade Run Lutheran Services

Non-profit Organizations
Zelienople, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401k with 4% Match
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability