Outpatient Therapist – DBT IOP
Listed compensation
$53K - $57K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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 – DBT IOP
Location: High Focus Centers – Northeast Philadelphia, PA
High Focus Centers has a longstanding reputation for providing high-quality outpatient treatment across southeastern Pennsylvania through its subsidiary programs: Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope. Our individualized treatment plans make us an invaluable resource for adults and adolescents struggling with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
We are currently seeking an Outpatient Therapist to facilitate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups and provide exceptional care to our clients. If you have experience with DBT-informed treatment and a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity!
Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM or 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Flexible schedule on Fridays
Compensation
$53,000-$57,000 annually, based on experience, education, and licensure
Responsibilities
Facilitate DBT skills groups as part of an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for clients struggling with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans using DBT-informed interventions.
- Provide psychoeducation and coaching on DBT principles to support client progress.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance reviews.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Communicate and coordinate treatment with referral sources, families, and external providers.
- Maintain a minimum average of 25 billable sessions per week while fulfilling program needs.
- Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing DBT training as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinical operations.
Qualifications
Education
Master’s Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services), or a related field, with a clinical-based internship completed.
DBT training preferred
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist – DBT IOP at Pyramid Healthcare a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Pyramid Healthcare ranks #17 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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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