Mental Health Therapist I (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$26/hour
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Mental Health Therapist
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join our mental health services team. In this role, you will provide essential support and therapeutic interventions to individuals seeking mental health care, helping them navigate challenges and improve their overall well-being. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives and possess strong clinical skills, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, group, or family therapy sessions to assess and treat clients with various mental health conditions
- Develop personalized treatment plans based on client needs and goals
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with legal and organizational standards
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, case managers, and support systems to ensure comprehensive care
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as necessary
- Educate clients and their families about mental health issues, coping strategies, and available resources
- Stay current with the latest research, techniques, and best practices in mental health therapy
Skills and Qualifications
- Master's degree in clinical psychology, Community Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
- Valid licensure or certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent
- Proven experience providing mental health therapy in a clinical setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse client populations
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, or EMDR
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Join our organization and become part of a supportive, growth-oriented environment committed to improving mental health and well-being. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities, a collaborative team culture, and a rewarding career dedicated to making a difference.
Requirements
Job Summary
This position requires working with at-risk adolescents 12 to 18 years of age. Mental Health Therapists are responsible for the delivery of treatment to assigned clients in a residential setting in accordance with organizational policy and procedures. They are responsible for the initial development and implementation of treatment plans. The Mental Health Therapists will provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
Work Hours
Flexible Scheduling
Benefit
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Various treatment modality trainings provided (TF-CBT and DBT) provides eligibility for certification.
- Billable hours not required.
Requirements
The applicant must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License is required. DHS FBI Fingerprint, PA Childline, and PA Criminal clearance are required.
Perseus House is an EOE.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 8% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $54k | Mental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $60k–$81k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$55k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 437 active | 7,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 8% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment736 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,425 in the last 30 days | 1,523 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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