Behavioral Health Therapist – Community-Based Specialist

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Behavioral Health Therapist specializing in community-based services for children and adolescents. This full-time role involves providing mental health support, collaborating with families, and navigating various settings to foster resilience and healing. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making a significant impact in the lives of young individuals.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plans

Student Loan Programs

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) with fewer than 3,000 supervised hours.
• Valid PA driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, community-based mental health services to children and adolescents.
• Coordinate care with club staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Navigate multiple sites and collaborate with external partners.

Skills

Collaboration

Trauma-Informed Care

Cultural Responsiveness

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in counseling

Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy

Job description

Behavioral Health Therapist – Community-Based Specialist

Join us as a Behavioral Health Therapist – Community-Based Specialist at The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh.

Position Overview

This full-time, salaried role offers a starting annual salary of $59,245. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with evening hours as needed, working across five Boys & Girls Club locations.

About Our Team

Our Behavioral Health Outpatient team supports children, adolescents, and young adults in regaining their well-being. Therapists collaborate closely with clients and families to develop skills for managing mood, thoughts, and behaviors, fostering resilience and healing in various settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, community-based mental health services to children and adolescents.
• Work in out-of-school-time settings, ensuring trauma-informed and culturally responsive support.
• Coordinate care with club staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Navigate multiple sites and collaborate with external partners to reduce barriers to mental health support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field (required).
• Eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) with fewer than 3,000 supervised hours.
• Preferred: Mental health license, credentialing with managed care organizations.
• Valid PA driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement plans, student loan programs, professional development, and more.

Join Us

If you're passionate about making a lasting impact in children's lives, we want to hear from you! We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Additional Information

This position is entry-level, full-time, within the health care provider industry, and part of the non-profit sector.