Mental Health Therapist

Position: Mental Health Therapist
Location: New Milford, PA
Job Type: Full-time | Part-time | Contract
Compensation: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups with mental health or substance use diagnoses. Services are delivered using person-centered, recovery-focused, and evidence-based approaches in office, home, school, or other approved community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy using a variety of treatment modalities.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, establish treatment goals, and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, schools, insurance providers, legal representatives, and other members of the treatment team.

• Complete all clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing documentation, within required timelines.

• Track treatment authorizations and ensure compliance with payer requirements.

• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, peer reviews, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintain compliance with state, federal, payer, and organizational standards.

• Provide services only at approved practice locations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related mental health field.

• Active Pennsylvania licensure as one of the following:

  • LPC

  • LSW

  • LCSW

  • LMFT

  • Licensed Psychologist (PsyD)

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical mental health experience (post-master's preferred).

• Strong knowledge of DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnostic criteria.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Pennsylvania criminal background, FBI, and child abuse clearances.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Paid time off

• Flexible scheduling

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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