Community Based Therapist (MH Professional/Counselor)-Master's Degree Required

Pressley Ridge Career•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Community Based Therapist provides individual and family counseling in home and community settings, and group therapy in an office setting when appropriate, to young adults ages 18–25 who have significant mental health needs and histories of involvement with welfare or juvenile justice systems. The therapist works as the team lead alongside a Certified Peer Specialist, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor, and Service Coordinator on the Mobile Transition Age Youth (MTAY) Treatment Team. The role uses evidence-based practices and assessment tools designed for transition-age youth. The position involves assessment, treatment planning, therapy, crisis response, documentation, collaboration with families and other professionals, and coordination of discharge and follow-up care. The therapist also supports quality improvement, staff training, community engagement, and ongoing professional development. This full-time role has a starting salary of $49,000 and includes scheduled on-call rotation providing 24/7 support approximately once a month.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related human services field.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable personal transportation and personal vehicle insurance.
Ability to drive a vehicle and transport clients to service appointments, school, community settings, and work as treatment goals require.
Ability to meet minimum hearing, speech, and vision requirements.
Required clearances: State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances.
Mandated Reporter—Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training certificate and/or statement.
Ability to provide scheduled crisis support, including 24/7 on-call availability when assigned.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience working with young adults and/or families within the CASSP system.
Expertise in the developmental and emotional needs of young adults and/or adults and families.

Responsibilities

Conduct culturally sensitive assessments and provide individual and group therapy as recommended by the MTAY team.
Provide individual therapy to each young adult at least once per week, with family and group therapy provided according to treatment goals and the service or treatment plan.
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations during initial assessment, involving the young adult, family, and other service providers as appropriate in treatment planning and implementation.
Facilitate or assist with facilitating groups based on program needs.
Regularly assess treatment progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Meet budgetary and contractual productivity requirements.
Train program staff on mental health, individual and family treatment, and group work as requested or as part of routine program training.
Participate in individual and group supervision, department meetings, and other meetings as program needs require.
Assist families and staff in developing and implementing crisis plans.
Provide in-person and telephone crisis response according to program schedules and protocols, including evening and weekend hours.
Consult with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, case managers, and primary care providers, as clinically indicated.
Promote recovery and wellness in direct treatment and clinical documentation.
Plan for discharge with clients and arrange referrals for follow-up care as needed.
Work with the MTAY team and supervisor to meet quality assurance standards and implement best-practice standards.
Receive supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor about program matters.
Promote collaboration within the MTAY team and interagency collaboration.
Provide in-service training or information about Pressley Ridge and its services to programs and community organizations, with program leadership approval or at its request.
Give presentations at local, state, or national conferences and workshops with program leadership approval, and submit outlines for review.
Complete and sign required documentation in compliance with program procedures, state licensing, and Medicaid regulations; ensure paperwork is timely, accurate, legible, and professionally written.
Comply with applicable state mental health regulations and requirements concerning mandated reporting, duty to warn or protect, confidentiality, treatment of minors, student rights, and HIPAA.
Participate in in-service training and approved workshops, maintain certifications in evidence-based models used by the MTAY program, and obtain required CEUs or clinical supervision to maintain or pursue licensure.

Benefits

Medical coverage with a Health Savings Account (HSA) and employer match
Prescription coverage
Dental and vision plans
Patient advocate and Medicare specialists at no cost
Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
Wellness incentive of up to $250
403(b) with up to 9% employer contribution or match
Free life insurance and AD&D
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Nine paid holidays, including seven recognized holidays, one floating holiday, and one birthday holiday per year
Tuition reimbursement, if applicable
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)