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SPHS Group
Monessen, Pennsylvania

Counselor 2 MH School Based

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Monessen, PA 15062Position Type: Full TimeComprehensive

Benefits

Package

  • Tuition Discounts
  • Career Advancement SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC. School-Based 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. Consults with school personnel and representatives of other child-serving systems, to assure an integrated approach to care. 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.

Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or related clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum also in accordance with DHS and DDAP regulations or be licensed in clinical discipline that included mental health clinical experience.

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 Fingerprints. 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, diagnostic services, and outpatient psychotherapy including individual, family, and group sessions. They also collaborate with school personnel and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related clinical discipline with a clinical practicum. Applicants must also be able to obtain necessary state clearances, including criminal history and child abuse background checks.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningIndividual counselingFamily counselingGroup counselingCase managementCrisis interventionInter-agency collaborationMental health counseling

Counselor Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (16 salary observations; 105 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (586 salary observations; 2,626 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health counselingranked against 762 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Counseling median $62k (middle half $55k–$81k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$84k median in Pennsylvania$78k nationally (+7%)16 state / 586 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Pennsylvania27 active764 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 36% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment706 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings316 in the last 30 days216 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend+5.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (762 Mental Health Counseling 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 2 MH School Based at SPHS GROUP a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 762 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Counselor Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 37 employers
16
<$65k
10
$65k-80k
9
$80k-95k
7
$95k-110k
1
$110k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 37 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$50k-$110k
#2

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) $5k+ Signing Bonus!

LifeStance Health · South Bend, Indiana

$84k-$107k
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Child and Adolescent Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)

$84k-$107k
#4

Child and Adolescent Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT

$50k-$105k
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 762 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

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Tuition Discounts
Career Advancement
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

Living in Monessen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$136k
Median resident rent
$733/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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.