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Pyramid Healthcare
Erie, Pennsylvania

Counselor / Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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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.

Our Erie Outpatient Program provides a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can build strength, develop skills, and reclaim their overall health and well-being. We are currently seeking a full-time Counselor to join our dedicated outpatient clinical team. If you are passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve lasting recovery, we encourage you to apply.

Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required.

Position Overview

The Counselor plays a key role in delivering individual, group, and family therapy services within our outpatient program. This position also supports daily clinical operations, intake processes, treatment planning, and documentation requirements to ensure the highest level of client care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily clinical operations, including assessments, utilization reviews, and therapeutic services.
  • Provide individual counseling, group therapy, and family therapy to clients participating in outpatient treatment.
  • Conduct client intake assessments and assist in developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Complete insurance and utilization reviews as needed.
  • Attend supervision, staff meetings, and required company trainings.
  • Maintain an active caseload and ensure all client documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Assist the Program Director with program coverage and service needs.
  • Perform clerical duties related to maintaining organized and compliant client records.
  • Actively listen to clients and support them throughout their treatment journey.
  • Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, including providing crisis intervention when appropriate.
  • Complete all required trainings and maintain mandatory continuing education requirements.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
  • Education & Experience Requirements

Applicants Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and are working towards (or have already obtained) a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC)
  • Bachelors level with a CADC or are working towards a CADC with a minimum of one year of qualifying clinical experience.
  • Associates level with a CAAC or working towards a CAAC with a minimum of two years of qualifying clinical experience.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with a CAAC.
  • Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing and one year of qualifying clinical experience.

Note: This position offers opportunities to gain supervised clinical experience and advance within the organization.

Preferred Skills & Qualities

  • Experience providing clinical services for mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
  • Strong understanding of ethical and professional standards in client care and teamwork.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, state licensing requirements, and CARF standards.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective during crisis situations.
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and reliability in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Pyramid?

  • Join a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization.
  • Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in recovery.
  • Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
  • Help advance access to addiction treatment and recovery services in the Pittsburgh community.
  • Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to client success.
  • Employees and families all have free virtual health care.
  • Take up to 50% of your earned pay in advance of payday to help cover surprise expenses.

If you are passionate about helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and want to grow your career in Substance Use Disorder treatment, we invite you to apply today.

  • ## Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our responsibility to ensure client safety, candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state‑mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting‑body regulations.
  • 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: bit. ly.

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

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field or possess a CADC/CAADC certification. Experience with mental health or substance use disorders and knowledge of HIPAA and CARF standards are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Utilization ReviewClinical DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceWritten CommunicationBilingualism

Counselor Career Context

Pyramid Healthcare ranks #14 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 22% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania441 active7,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 22% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 14% offer loan repayment743 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,509 in the last 30 days1,511 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Pyramid Healthcare#14 of 19 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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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

Living in Erie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,098/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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