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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Outpatient Therapist – Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - Evening

CounselorNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53k-$57k

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.

Outpatient Therapist – Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Location: High Focus Centers – Northeast Philadelphia, PA Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Compensation: $53,000–$57,000 annually, based on experience, education, and licensure Make a Difference in Outpatient Mental Health Care High Focus Centers provides individualized outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

Our programs are designed to give clients the support, structure, and clinical tools they need to make meaningful progress in their recovery.

We are currently hiring an Outpatient Therapist to join our team in Northeast Philadelphia and provide clinical services within our Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

This is an opportunity to work closely with adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns while providing both group and individual therapy in a collaborative outpatient environment.

If you enjoy building therapeutic relationships, facilitating meaningful group discussions, and helping clients develop practical skills for managing their mental health, this role may be a great fit. What You’ll Do Facilitate therapeutic groups within a Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program for adults.

Provide individual therapy and support clients in working toward their treatment goals. Complete biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide evidence-based interventions and psychoeducation focused on symptom management, coping skills, and recovery.

Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance reviews. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide coordinated, high-quality care. Communicate with referral sources, families, and outside providers as appropriate.

Maintain an average of 25 billable sessions per week while supporting overall program needs. Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing professional development. Contribute to a supportive, structured, and client-centered treatment environment.

What We’re Looking For Required Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Services field. Completion of a clinical-based internship. Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience providing outpatient behavioral health services. Experience facilitating group therapy.

Experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, or other mental health concerns. Familiarity with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT-informed interventions, ACT, or other cognitive and behavioral interventions.

Strong clinical, communication, organization, and documentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Why Join High Focus Centers? At High Focus Centers, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients in a structured outpatient setting while being part of a collaborative clinical team.

This role offers the chance to build strong therapeutic relationships, facilitate meaningful groups, and help clients develop skills they can carry into their everyday lives. If you’re looking for a clinical role where your work can have a direct impact on the individuals you serve, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Outpatient Therapist will facilitate therapeutic groups and provide individual therapy for adults within an Intensive Outpatient Program. Responsibilities include conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Services field. Completion of a clinical-based internship is required, and experience in outpatient behavioral health or group therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningCrisis interventionMultidisciplinary collaborationMental health counselingCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist – Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - Evening 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 7,911 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Counselor Career Context

Pyramid Healthcare ranks #18 of 20 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
41%
PSLF eligible
19%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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