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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lead Counselor – Partial Hospitalization Program

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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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.

Lead Counselor – Partial Hospitalization Program

Location: High Focus Centers – Center City Philadelphia, PA

High Focus Centers is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient treatment across southeastern Pennsylvania, operating through its subsidiary programs: Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope. Our comprehensive, individualized treatment approach supports adolescents and adults struggling with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

We are seeking a Lead Counselor to provide clinical leadership and facilitate Partial Hospitalization Program groups, ensuring exceptional care for our clients. If you are passionate about behavioral healthcare and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply!

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership within the Partial Hospitalization Program, supporting other counselors and program staff.

  • Facilitate group therapy sessions focused on mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance reviews.
  • Coordinate care with referral sources, families, and external providers.
  • Maintain a minimum of 25 billable sessions per week while supporting program needs.
  • Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Mentor and support junior counselors, promoting professional growth and adherence to best practices.
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support clinical operations.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant field (e. g., Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health) from an accredited institution, including completion of a clinical internship/practicum.

  • Experience with DBT and co-occurring disorders strongly preferred.
  • Experience facilitating group therapy in an outpatient behavioral health setting preferred.
  • Familiarity with Partial Hospitalization Program models of care and evidence-based treatment approaches.
  • Leadership or supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting is a plus.
  • Licensure preferred but not required (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse client populations and multidisciplinary teams.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those seeking mental health and substance use treatment. Apply today!

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 FacilitationTreatment PlanningCo-occurring Disorders TreatmentCase ConsultationClinical DocumentationMentoring

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 26% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Pyramid Healthcare ranks #20 of 24 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Counselor – Partial Hospitalization Program at Pyramid Healthcare a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 352 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
28%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 8.0
Better work-life than 90% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 352 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
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.

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 Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement