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Cleanslate Centers
Altoona, Pennsylvania

Licensed Clinical Counselor

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75K - $80K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Altoona PA - Altoona, PA 16601Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareAbout CleanSlate: At CleanSlate Centers, your work goes beyond clinical sessions—it creates real change.

We are a national leader in evidence-based outpatient addiction treatment, committed to providing patients with the care and support they need to reclaim their lives.

As a Licensed Clinical Counselor, you’ll provide compassionate, individualized care to patients struggling with substance use disorders, helping them build a future rooted in stability and hope.

The Role

You’ll guide patients through their recovery journey using evidence-based interventions, person-centered treatment planning, and therapeutic counseling.

You'll also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives holistic support—meeting not just clinical needs but emotional, social, and behavioral ones, too.

What You’ll Do: Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and create individualized treatment plans Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on recovery and behavior change Maintain thorough and timely documentation of treatment progress in accordance with regulations Modify treatment plans based on clinical feedback and evolving patient needs Respond to crises and provide immediate support or intervention Collaborate closely with medical providers, case managers, and community partners Support patient aftercare planning and coordinate referrals to additional resources Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, trainings, and clinical case reviews Advocate for patients' needs within the treatment system and community What We’re Looking For: Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field Current and unrestricted state licensure to practice independently as a behavioral health professional (e. g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent) Experience in substance use disorder treatment preferred Proficiency in evidence-based counseling practices and treatment planning Strong communication skills and the ability to foster trust and rapport Familiarity with ethical, regulatory, and confidentiality standards in behavioral health Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a treatment team Why CleanSlate?

Monday–Friday schedule – no weekends or holidays Generous PTO, floating holiday, and paid company holidays Medical, dental, and vision benefits + 401(k) with company match Company-paid life and disability insurance Professional Development Support: CEU PTO and allowance for licensure renewal and continuing education A collaborative, mission-driven workplace committed to making a difference Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, individualized care to patients with substance use disorders through evidence-based interventions and person-centered treatment planning. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct assessments, facilitate counseling sessions, and manage patient aftercare.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a related field and current unrestricted state licensure to practice independently as a behavioral health professional. Experience in substance use disorder treatment and proficiency in evidence-based counseling practices are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual CounselingCrisis InterventionCase ManagementClinical DocumentationPatient AdvocacyInterdisciplinary CollaborationBehavioral Health Counseling

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 32% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Counselor at CLEANSLATE CENTERS a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 357 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
42% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 8.0
Better work-life than 90% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 357 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Altoona

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$151k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,090/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.5
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 · Altoona, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Cleanslate Centers

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k with Company Match
Generous PTO
Floating Holiday