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Project Chesapeake
Abbottstown, Pennsylvania

Mental Health Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63k-$72k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Innovo Detox is a 52-bed inpatient treatment facility that provides best-in-class, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with mental health disorders, substance user disorders, or both. Our dual-diagnosis program is built on compassion, clinical experience, and a multidisciplinary approach to long-term recovery. We are seeking a highly motivated, reliable, & experienced Mental Health Therapist to join our Team!

Our mission is to provide an opportunity for individuals to learn how to live a positive, sober lifestyle while empowering them to make changes that will lead to successful, independent living.

Hours: Full-time

Sunday - Thursday - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Responsibilities / Position Overview

Complete initial biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, individual & group notes, & other clinical documentation for a caseload of 9 - 12 clients.

  • Provide individual & group therapy daily.
  • Take part in a multi-disciplinary team to maintain excellent client care & treatment.

Qualifications Include

Active Pennsylvania clinical licensure or certification required (LSW, LCSW, LAPC, or LPC).

Master's degree in clinical discipline that includes a clinical practicum (SW, Counseling, Helping Services, Psychology, etc.)

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a mental health or co-occurring inpatient or residential setting strongly preferred.

  • Excellent clinical documentation, communication, & crisis-intervention skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

  • Optional Medical / Vision / Dental insurance
  • Optional 401(K) with employer match
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Additional benefits to be discussed during interview process

Salary

$62,500/yr. - $72,000/yr.

Negotiable based upon level of licensure.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide daily individual and group therapy for a caseload of 9-12 clients. They will also participate in a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality client care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Pennsylvania clinical license such as LSW, LCSW, LAPC, or LPC and possess a Master's degree in a clinical discipline. At least one year of experience in a mental health or co-occurring inpatient setting is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health therapyTreatment planningIndividual therapyDual-diagnosis treatmentSubstance abuse counselingMultidisciplinary collaborationCase management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$63k–$72kMental Health Therapy median $53k (middle half $50k–$72k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania438 active7,846 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
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  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Project Chesapeake

Mental Health Care
Annapolis, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Optional Medical / Vision / Dental insurance
Optional 401(K) with employer match
Employer paid life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Living in Abbottstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$326k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,122/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Gettysburg, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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