Lead Counselor – Adolescent Co-Occurring PHP
About The Position
Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Counselor to support the Adolescent Co-Occurring Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at High Focus Centers in Paoli, Pennsylvania. The role provides clinical and programmatic support, helps oversee daily therapeutic programming, and ensures adolescents receive consistent, high-quality care while navigating mental health and substance use challenges. The Lead Counselor facilitates therapeutic groups, provides individual support, assists with treatment planning, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote positive outcomes. The position is full-time, in-person, Monday through Friday, with compensation of up to $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience and education. High Focus Centers provides outpatient mental health and substance use treatment across southeastern Pennsylvania, with specialized programs serving adolescents and adults. The organization describes its work as individualized, compassionate care for individuals and families.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Services field.
- Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health or mental health setting.
- Experience facilitating therapeutic groups and working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Previous experience in a PHP, IOP, residential, or other structured treatment setting.
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day clinical and programmatic support for the Adolescent Co-Occurring PHP.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, healthy relationships, substance use education, and recovery.
- Provide individual support and guidance to adolescents throughout their treatment experience.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized treatment plans.
- Support and coordinate daily program activities to ensure consistency and quality of care.
- Collaborate with therapists, clinical leadership, and other team members regarding client progress and treatment needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with program standards.
- Communicate with families and other providers as appropriate to support continuity of care.
- Assist with discharge planning and transitions to lower levels of care.
- Help support program development, staff collaboration, and adherence to clinical and regulatory standards.
- Perform additional clinical and administrative responsibilities as needed.
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
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
