Counselor / Therapist

Pyramid Healthcare•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Outpatient Counselor to provide clinical services to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions at its Pittsburgh Outpatient Program. The role supports clients in building recovery skills, strengthening their health, and achieving long-term wellness, using Pyramid Healthcare’s treatment philosophy, ASAM Criteria, and outpatient program standards. The Counselor provides assessments, individual, group, and family counseling, treatment planning, case management, crisis support, and discharge planning. The position also requires timely and accurate clinical documentation, compliance with relevant regulations and organizational policies, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with no weekends, at 1401 Forbes Avenue, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification paths: a master’s degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral-health field with a master’s-level license (LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent), or CAADC certification, or actively pursuing licensure.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with CADC certification (or actively pursuing CADC) and at least one year of qualifying clinical experience.
Alternatively, an associate’s degree with CAAC certification (or actively pursuing CAAC) and at least two years of qualifying clinical experience.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with CAAC certification.
Alternatively, a current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license, a degree from an accredited nursing program, and one year of qualifying clinical experience.
Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills.
Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and evidence-based treatment practices.
Understanding of HIPAA, CARF standards, and Pennsylvania behavioral-health regulations.
Ability to build therapeutic relationships with clients and families.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage crisis situations effectively.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Selected candidates must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substance use disorder treatment.
Experience in addiction counseling.
Experience with Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
Experience in outpatient behavioral healthcare.
Experience treating co-occurring mental health conditions.
Experience providing individual, group, and family counseling.
Experience with Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Experience with trauma-informed care.
Experience with relapse-prevention planning.
Experience with case management and discharge planning.
Experience with utilization review and insurance coordination.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and evaluate clients’ behavioral, emotional, social, and recovery needs.
Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based approaches.
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans.
Monitor client progress and collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Complete ASAM-based Level of Care Assessments as appropriate.
Provide case management and coordinate referrals to community resources and support services.
Help clients develop aftercare and relapse-prevention plans.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed.
Support treatment engagement and retention using motivational and strengths-based approaches.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic clinical records and organized client files.
Complete utilization reviews and insurance authorizations as required.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CARF, ASAM, Pennsylvania regulations, and organizational policies.
Participate in outcome tracking and quality-improvement initiatives.
Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and treatment-team meetings.
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, recovery specialists, and other clinical professionals.
Contribute to program development and clinical excellence initiatives.
Support operational needs and program coverage as directed by leadership.