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New Kensington, PA, USA

Counselor 1

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Southwest Behavioral Care New Kensington - New Kensington, PA
  • Position Type: Part Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Comprehensive

Benefits

Package

  • Tuition Discounts
  • Career Advancement SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC. Part-Time New Kensington, PA Location Overall Function: Provides clinical assessments as well as outpatient psychotherapy including, but not limited to, individual, family, and group sessions. Essential Functions: Conducts assessment and diagnostic services to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and related treatment recommendations. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group and family methodologies. Participates in treatment team meetings with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, both individually and in group supervision. Initiates appropriate Intra and Inter Agency contact to facilitate the care of the individuals that are served. Prepares, maintains, and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms, and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner. Other duties as required. Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Nursing or Activities Therapy in accordance with Department of Human Services (DHS) or Department of Drug & Alcohol Program (DDAP) regulations or a Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate-level credits in mental health or counseling that is accredited and recognized by the United States Department of Education. Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of Mental Health Professional or Certified Addiction Counselor. Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies. Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program. Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance Available Benefits: Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees. Retirement plan with potential for agency match. Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities. Career advancement opportunities. Generous time off for eligible employees. Be an SPHS Hero!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides clinical assessments and outpatient psychotherapy through individual, family, and group sessions. They are also responsible for developing comprehensive treatment plans and maintaining accurate case records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant clinical field or a graduate degree with specific mental health credits. Applicants must also be eligible for state clearances and demonstrate the ability to establish effective professional relationships.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual counselingFamily therapyTreatment planningCase documentationCrisis interventionMental health counselingAddiction counseling

Counseling Psychology — 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).

Of the 50 active Counseling Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Counseling Psychology market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in counseling psychologyranked against 73 Counseling Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedCounseling Psychology median $62k (middle half $55k–$81k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment714 active listings, Nov 2026
Counseling Psychology pay trend−23.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (73 Counseling Psychology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor 1 at SPHS Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling Psychology — ranked against 73 active Counseling Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 40 employers
18
<$80k
18
$80k-105k
7
$105k-130k
7
$130k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 40 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
2%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$123k-$141k
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Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Counseling Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 73 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About SPHS Group

Mental Health Care
New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Benefits & Perks

Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees
Retirement plan with potential agency match
Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities
Career advancement opportunities
Generous time off for eligible employees

Living in New Kensington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$997/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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