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Auberle
McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor - MIYA

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18.5-$21.5/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Main Campus - McKeesport, PA 15132Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $18.50 - $21.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services.

Auberle strengthens more than 5,000 individuals and families each year, helping to build strong communities. Auberle has evolved into a premier multi-service agency with programs spanning Workforce Development, Housing, Foster Care, Young Adult Services, and Behavioral Health.

Auberle’s mission is to help build strong individuals, families, and communities Program Description: The Mobile Intervention for Young Adults (MIYA) Program delivers comprehensive mobile services and supports to youth during their transition out of the social service system into a community.

The MIYA Program engages youth and young adults in decision-making and problem-solving processes for all aspects of their life. The program works closely with the individual’s family and natural supports to assist them with meeting their individual goals for recovery.

The goal is to support transition age youth and young adults to live as independently as possible in their community while maximizing stability and long-term recovery.

This program serves Allegheny County HealthChoices/Medical Assistance eligible youth and young adults ages 18 to 25 years, with a primary serious emotional/behavioral disorder (SE/BD) or serious mental illness (SMI) who fall into at least one of the following categories: Currently living in an adult Community Residential Rehabilitation Program (CRR) or Long Term Structured Residential Program (LTSR) or Are being discharged from a psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF) or Are aging out of Children, Youth and Family Services or Are transitioning out of the Juvenile Justice system The MIYA Program takes a clinical and skill development approach to assist youth and young adults to develop critical adaptive skills needed to negotiate, establish, and adapt to independent living in the community.

MIYA helps individuals capitalize on opportunities to self-determine what they need to lead a meaningful life in the community, including choosing where to live, learn, work, and socialize. Choose an item.

Position Title and Overview: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor Promote the philosophy and mission of Auberle in the provision of all responsibilities. Engage and re-engage the young adults as necessary to form a productive relationship. Assess current skills and needs of the consumers.

Model and educate life skills, social skills and vocational skills in group and/or individual settings. Educate consumers on community resources and model how to establish connections. Location and Travel Requirements: This position is primarily located in Great Pittsburgh area.

All positions are also expected to come to training, meetings, and other events at Main Campus in McKeesport, as scheduled. The travel required for this position is frequent.

Great Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance Generous paid time off Retirement savings plan and company match Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance Professional development and training opportunities A commitment to work-life balance Qualifications.

Position Requirements: Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances Bachelor’s Degree and one year direct mental health or human services experience Ownership of a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance Must be available for 24/7 on-call for 1 week approximately every 6-8 weeks Working knowledge of effective treatment modalities and trauma-informed services that support innovative therapeutic interventions Flexibility to work evenings for weekends Apply Here: If you are mission-driven, passionate about helping others, and eager to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

To join our team, please apply at auberle.org Learn more about us at auberle.org Auberle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides mobile services to young adults transitioning out of social service systems to help them live independently. Responsibilities include assessing needs, modeling life and vocational skills, and connecting clients with community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and one year of direct mental health or human services experience. Required qualifications include a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and necessary background clearances.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementLife Skills TrainingVocational Skills TrainingCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareClinical AssessmentCommunity Resource CoordinationBehavioral Health SupportPatient Advocacy

Psychiatry — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 36% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
13% this job
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.4
Below most Psychiatry (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 58 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in McKeesport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$968/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Auberle

Non-profit Organizations
McKeesport, PA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health insurance
Generous paid time off
Retirement savings plan and company match
Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance
Professional development and training opportunities
Commitment to work-life balance