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Pyramid Healthcare
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Outpatient Therapist – DBT IOP

CounselorFull-Time

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.

Posted 3mo ago

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

Group FacilitationClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCase ManagementClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

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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401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
31%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.9
Better work-life than 90% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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