Outpatient Therapist - IBHS
Listed compensation
$24-$35/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
- Location: Milton, PA
- Job Type: Part Time 10-15 hours per week
- Compensation: License-Eligible Outpatient Therapist: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
- Licensed Outpatient Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT): $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
- Schedule: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Flexible Days | Hybrid Options
Flexible weekday scheduling with optional weekend hours. Patient-facing services can include a blend of telehealth and in-office appointments.
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children, Adolescents, and Families
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Outpatient Therapist to provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families in both office-based and community settings. This role focuses on helping individuals overcome emotional, behavioral, social, and trauma-related challenges while collaborating with families, community providers, and support systems to promote long-term success and wellness.
If you are passionate about helping individuals and families build healthier futures, we encourage you to apply.
Position Summary
The Outpatient Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy services to children, adolescents, and families. The therapist conducts assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, coordinates care with families and community providers, maintains clinical documentation, and delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support client growth and recovery.
This position works closely with clients, families, referral sources, medical professionals, case managers, schools as needed, and other treatment providers to ensure coordinated and effective care.
Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Services
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual therapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults.
- Conduct family therapy sessions and parent meetings as clinically appropriate.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions when applicable.
- Monitor treatment progress and revise treatment plans as needed.
- Utilize trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Collaboration & Care Coordination
- Coordinate care with families, referral sources, community providers, and outside agencies.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Communicate treatment progress and recommendations with appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborate with case managers, medical providers, schools, and support systems when clinically appropriate.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) when applicable.
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation within established timelines.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Adhere to agency, state, Medicaid, and program standards.
- Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
- Present accurate clinical information to referral sources and treatment team members.
Professional Development
- Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing training.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards of practice.
- Attend required staff meetings and professional development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a related behavioral health field.
- Licensed, license-eligible under Pennsylvania regulations.
- Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, or related clinical settings.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing outpatient therapy services.
- Community mental health experience.
- Experience working with children and families.
- Trauma-informed care experience.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent behavioral health treatment.
- Experience working with Medicaid-funded services and clinical documentation requirements.
Why Join DTAC?
- Meaningful clinical work with children, adolescents, and families.
- Consistent weekday schedule.
- Office-based and community-based service delivery model.
- Supportive and collaborative clinical team.
- Ongoing professional development and supervision.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in your local community.
- Mission-driven organization committed to helping individuals achieve lasting success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy services while conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. They also coordinate care with families, community providers, and support systems to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and be licensed or license-eligible in Pennsylvania. Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a clinical setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist - IBHS at Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,918 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 14% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,918 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 451 active | 7,969 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 70% remote · 14% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 14% offer loan repayment768 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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