Clinical Therapist
Pay as listed: $65K - $85K · remote · United States · pays below the median of 448 Counselor listings (21st percentile).
Listed compensation
$65K - $85K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are seeking candidates with an active Pennsylvania clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD). LSW or LAPC may be considered if accompanied by a CAADC.
About Us
At Keystone Retreat Behavioral Health we believe real change starts with connection. Everyone deserves support, hope, and the chance to move forward.
We’re not just a treatment center, we’re a team of people who care deeply about walking alongside those navigating substance use and mental health challenges. Helping someone believe in themselves again, that’s what this work is about. And we’ve been fortunate to witness that kind of transformation time and time again.
Our team shows up every day with purpose. We’re here for the tough moments and the quiet wins. We fight for people until they’re strong enough to fight for themselves.
If you're someone who wants to be part of something meaningful, something that truly leaves people better than you found them, you’ll find your place here.
Role Summary
We’re seeking a compassionate Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Therapist to join our clinical team. In this role, you’ll provide individual and group therapy, support clients through their recovery, and collaborate with leadership on treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge preparation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a team-centered environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Providing individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI)
- Conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
- Facilitating group therapy and psychoeducational programming
- Monitoring client progress, behaviors, and group dynamics
- Completing timely and accurate clinical documentation in the EMR
- Providing case management, care coordination, and client support services
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to support treatment outcomes
- Engaging clients and families in treatment and discharge planning
- Coordinating aftercare planning and community resource linkage
- Responding to crises and supporting a safe therapeutic environment
- Assisting with program development and structured therapeutic activities
- Maintaining professional, ethical, and culturally competent care
- Participating in meetings, trainings, and clinical consultations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Ability to use motivational interviewing to reinforce client’s power to make change.
- Possess knowledge of HIPAA.
- Possess experience and/or education with crisis management.
- The candidate will show skills and competency in working with clients, from undertaking clinical assessments, planning and delivery of care to review of effective methods of interventions, in order to shape continuing service provision which will meet the needs of individuals.
- Preferred candidates should be able to work well within a team and independently, effective communication skills, time management, ability to problem solve, and strong professional boundaries.
- The candidate will be sensitive to religious, ethnic, and cultural differences.
- Knowledge of CBT, DBT, 12-step recovery, and other evidenced-based theories is a plus.
Minimum Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania clinical license: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD
- LSW or LAPC is acceptable, provided you also hold a CAADC.
- Master’s degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field
- Valid driver’s license
- Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Successful completion of background check, drug screen, and TB test
Physical Requirements
- Light lifting, able to walk up and down stairs, and extended periods of time sitting.
Benefits
- PTO, Holiday, & Sick Time
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- CEU Incentive Program
- Clinical Incentive Training Program w/ Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Quarterly Bonuses based on KPI’s
- Retirement Plan
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Pennsylvania clinical license such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD, or an LSW/LAPC with a CAADC. A master's degree or higher in a behavioral health field is required, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass background and health screenings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist at Sunshine Behavioral Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,319 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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