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Pyramid Healthcare
Paoli, Pennsylvania

Assessment Counselor - Part Time

CounselorPart-Time

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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.

  • Assessment Counselor (Part-Time)
  • Location: High Focus Centers – Paoli, PA
  • Schedule: Part-time; schedule to be determined based on program needs.

About Us

High Focus Centers has a longstanding history of providing high-quality outpatient treatment throughout Pennsylvania through our subsidiary programs: Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope. Our individualized, comprehensive treatment plans make us a vital resource for adults and adolescents experiencing mental health, substance use, and/or eating disorders.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Assessment Counselor to join our Paoli team. This role is ideal for a clinically skilled professional seeking part-time hours while making a meaningful impact on individuals accessing mental health and substance use treatment services.

Summary

The Assessment Counselor plays a critical role in the admissions process by completing level-of-care assessments, engaging clients, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure appropriate placement and a smooth intake experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Introduce and explain the Level of Care Assessment (LOCA) process to clients.
  • Collect demographic and psychosocial history relevant to the assessment process.
  • Explain and obtain signatures for Releases of Information (ROI) and other admission documentation.
  • Coordinate with a Licensed Counselor for completion of the clinical portion of the assessment.
  • Gather required information and complete precertifications for managed care clients, as applicable.
  • Determine appropriate level of care and placement based on assessment findings.
  • Collaborate with therapists, admissions, and marketing teams to support scheduling and care coordination.
  • Participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Education, Licensure & Experience
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a recognized clinical discipline, including completion of a clinical practicum.
  • Prior clinical experience in mental health treatment required.

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong clinical knowledge of mental health, substance use, and/or eating disorder treatment.
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA, licensing standards, and CARF regulations.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and professionalism.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced or crisis situations.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.

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 Assessment Counselor conducts level-of-care assessments and gathers psychosocial histories to determine appropriate treatment placement. They collaborate with the clinical team to ensure a smooth intake process and coordinate care for clients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a recognized clinical discipline and have completed a clinical practicum. Prior clinical experience in mental health treatment is required for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentHIPAA compliancePsychosocial history collectionCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pyramid Healthcare ranks #26 of 27 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Pennsylvania27 active779 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Mental Health Counseling pay trend+18.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Pyramid Healthcare#26 of 27 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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About Pyramid Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Paoli

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$2,307/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.