Lead Counselor – Adolescent Mental Health PHP
About The Position
Pyramid Healthcare is seeking an experienced Lead Counselor to support the Adolescent Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at High Focus Centers in Havertown, Pennsylvania. The role combines direct clinical care with leadership responsibilities, including providing guidance and day-to-day support to counselors and helping ensure adolescents receive high-quality, individualized treatment. The ideal candidate has a strong clinical background, experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health setting, and an interest in additional leadership responsibilities. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with three daytime shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and two evening shifts from either 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Compensation is approximately $60,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and qualifications. Pennsylvania independent clinical licensure is not required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
- Previous experience providing mental health services to adolescents in an outpatient, PHP, IOP, residential, or similar behavioral health setting.
- Experience working with adolescent populations and understanding their developmental and behavioral health needs.
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical guidance and day-to-day support to counselors in the Adolescent Mental Health PHP.
- Assist counselors in developing comprehensive, individualized treatment plans based on adolescents’ clinical needs and treatment goals.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and clinical discussions.
- Guide and support counselors on clinical documentation, age-appropriate treatment approaches, and client care.
- Maintain a client caseload and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions as needed.
- Assist with client assessments, level-of-care recommendations, and diagnostic considerations.
- Support the Program Director with daily program operations and the continued development of clinical services.
- Conduct chart reviews and audits to help ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and timely.
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for adolescents, including assisting with crisis intervention when needed.
- Help ensure programming operates as scheduled and meets applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
- Support a collaborative treatment environment that encourages family involvement and coordination of care when appropriate.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
