Behavioral Health Therapist I - Altoona
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Therapist – IOP, $7K Sign-On Bonus in State College, Pennsylvania, United States. IOP (intensive outpatient program) serves State College Area School District students in grades 6-12. This is a unique partnership between UPMC and State College Area School District.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $7,000.
- PSLF eligible employer
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UPMC in State College, Pennsylvania, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide individual, group, or family therapy to adolescents. They will also collaborate with a clinical team to coordinate care, manage referrals, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and be actively working toward licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT). One year of clinical experience is preferred, along with proficiency in psychiatric evaluation and the DSM.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 20% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% 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)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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