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Perseus House
Erie, Pennsylvania

Mental Health Therapist I and II (Residential Facility)

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48k-$61k

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Job Description

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

Individual therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementInterpersonal skillsDocumentationEvidence-based practice

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$48k–$61kMental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $60k–$81k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$56k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania436 active7,928 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 30% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment735 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,426 in the last 30 days1,523 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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$75k-95k
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$95k-115k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,932 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
TF-CBT and DBT Training Provided
Billable Hours Not Required
Professional Development

Living in Erie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,098/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
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 · Erie, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.