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Pyramid Healthcare
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Part Time Counselor

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$22/hr

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Call expectations
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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.

Our Allentown, PA outpatient program provides a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can build strength, develop skills, and reclaim overall health and well‑being. We are currently seeking a part-time Counselor to join our dedicated outpatient clinical team. If you're passionate about helping individuals overcome life’s challenges and thrive, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule

3 days/week 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Pay

$20-$22/hour based on experience and education

Position Overview

The Counselor plays a key role in delivering individual therapy, group therapy, process groups, and family therapy within our outpatient program. This position also supports daily clinical operations, intake processes, and documentation requirements to ensure the highest level of client care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily clinical operations, including assessments, utilization review, and therapeutic services.
  • Provide individual counseling, group therapy, and family therapy to clients engaged in outpatient treatment.
  • Conduct client intake assessments and assist in developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Complete insurance and utilization reviews as needed.
  • Attend shift‑change meetings, supervision, and required company meetings.
  • Maintain a caseload and ensure all client documentation is accurate and timely.
  • Assist the Program Director with program coverage and service needs.
  • Perform clerical duties related to maintaining compliant and organized client files.
  • Actively listen to clients and support them in all aspects of their treatment.
  • Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, including crisis intervention when appropriate.
  • Complete all required trainings and maintain mandatory continuing education hours.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
  • Education & Experience Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services field), or another related behavioral health field.

  • OR
  • Bachelor's Degree in one of the disciplines listed above plus one (1) year of clinical experience.
  • OR
  • Associate's Degree in one of the disciplines listed above plus two (2) years of clinical experience.
  • OR

Full certification as an addictions counselor by a statewide certification body that is a member of a national certification body, or certification by another state's substance abuse counseling certification board.

OR

Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a degree from an accredited school of nursing and one (1) year of counseling experience.

  • OR
  • Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Physician.
  • Preferred Skills & Qualities
  • Experience with clinical skills in mental health, substance use, or co‑occurring disorder treatment
  • Experience with professional, ethical approaches to client care and teamwork
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, state licensing regulations, and CARF standards
  • Ability to manage crises calmly and appropriately
  • Ability to problem‑solving and use critical‑thinking abilities
  • Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and reliable in a fast‑paced clinical environment
  • Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

  • Work with a mission‑driven team dedicated to long‑term recovery success
  • Make an impact in a respected outpatient addiction treatment program
  • Grow your clinical skills in a supportive, collaborative environment

If you’re passionate about helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and want to grow your career in Substance Use Disorder treatment, we invite you to apply today

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Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our responsibility to ensure client safety, candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state‑mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting‑body regulations.

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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: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Applicants must hold at least an associate degree in a behavioral health field with two years of clinical experience, or a higher degree with relevant experience. Candidates must also pass a criminal background check and drug screening to meet safety requirements.

Key Skills

Clinical documentationTreatment planningMental health counselingHIPAA complianceCase management

Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Addiction Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 18% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k 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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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Allentown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,710/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
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 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. 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 (full-time only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities