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Pyramid Healthcare
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Outpatient Therapist – Veterans & First Responders Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53K - $57K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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.

Outpatient Therapist – Veterans & First Responders Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Location: High Focus Centers – Center City Philadelphia, PA

High Focus Centers has a longstanding reputation for providing high-quality outpatient treatment across southeastern Pennsylvania through its subsidiary programs: Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope. Our individualized treatment approach supports adults and adolescents facing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Outpatient Therapist to join our specialized Veterans & First Responders Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This unique program is designed to meet the behavioral health needs of military veterans, active service members, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, corrections officers, and other first responders by providing trauma-informed, culturally competent care in a supportive group setting.

If you are passionate about serving those who have served their communities and country, and want to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative clinical environment, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Compensation

$53,000 – $57,000 annually, dependent on experience, education, and licensure.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group therapy sessions within a specialized Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serving veterans, active military personnel, and first responders.

Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that address trauma, mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation to promote recovery, resilience, and long-term wellness.

Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance reviews.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
  • Communicate and coordinate treatment with referral sources, families, and community providers, as appropriate.
  • Maintain a minimum average of 25 billable sessions per week while meeting program expectations.
  • Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support clinical operations.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services), or a related field, including completion of a clinical internship.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience providing behavioral health or outpatient therapy services.
  • Experience facilitating group therapy.
  • Experience treating trauma, PTSD, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
  • Experience working with or a strong interest in serving veterans, military populations, and first responders is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment modalities is strongly valued.

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.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Group Therapy FacilitationClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based InterventionsMultidisciplinary CollaborationCrisis InterventionCase Consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist – Veterans & First Responders Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Pyramid Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Pyramid Healthcare ranks #17 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 30% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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