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Pyramid Healthcare
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Mental Health PHP Lead Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 14m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

  • Mental Health PHP Lead Therapist
  • Location: High Focus Centers – Jenkintown, PA
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Salary Range: $60,000, based on education, licensure, and experience

About High Focus Centers

High Focus Centers, formerly Onward Behavioral Health, is committed to providing high-quality behavioral healthcare to the individuals and families we serve. We provide comprehensive treatment for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring concerns in supportive, structured environments.

Our team works collaboratively to help clients build the skills and support they need to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mental Health PHP Lead Therapist to join our Jenkintown team. This role provides clinical support and leadership within our Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), while providing direct therapeutic services to clients.

The Lead Therapist will facilitate therapeutic programming, support treatment planning and clinical coordination, and help maintain a safe, supportive, and effective treatment environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Facilitate group, individual, and family therapy sessions
  • Provide clinical leadership and support within the PHP program
  • Conduct level-of-care assessments and support appropriate treatment recommendations

Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the treatment team

  • Address clients' behavioral and emotional needs through therapeutic interventions and crisis support
  • Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust treatment approaches as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with program and regulatory standards
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and support continuity of care
  • Collaborate with clinical and program staff to support effective daily programming
  • Provide guidance and support to other therapists and clinical staff as appropriate
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, supervision, and other program activities
  • Maintain appropriate professional and ethical boundaries while promoting a safe and therapeutic environment

Qualifications

  • Education: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field
  • Experience providing individual and group therapy

Experience working with individuals experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, suicidality, OCD, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral challenges

  • Experience working in a PHP, IOP, outpatient, or other structured behavioral health setting preferred
  • Family therapy experience preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

If you are passionate about supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges and are looking for an opportunity to provide both direct care and clinical leadership, we invite you to join the team at High Focus Centers – Jenkintown.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Lead clinical support and daily therapeutic programming in the Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program while providing group, individual, and family therapy. Assess client needs, develop and update treatment plans, monitor progress, maintain clinical documentation, coordinate care, and support other therapists and staff.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual TherapyClient Progress MonitoringMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Pyramid Healthcare ranks #15 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Jenkintown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$438k
Typical market rent
$1,701/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities