Clergy Wellness Director & Mental Health Services

Diocese of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clergy Support Coordinator / Director of Mental Health Services to support clergy well-being and oversee mental health services within the Office of Pre‑Ordination Formation. The role combines clinical work with formation planning and collaboration with the Vicar for Clergy and Diocesan Bishop.

The successful candidate will provide direct services to seminarians, coordinate evaluations, and lead workshops while integrating Catholic faith with clinical practice

Qualifications

• Terminal master’s or doctoral degree in counseling/psychology or related field.
• Accredited program (CACREP, MPCAC, or APA) required.
• PA LPC or doctoral psych licensure in good standing.
• Experience guiding treatment plans with clergy or similar populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to seminarians and staff within formation programs.
• Coordinate psychological evaluations and communicate findings to boards.
• Liaise with seminary and diocese for health and formation needs.
• Offer human formation workshops and ongoing mental health consultation.
• Participate in seminary formation boards as a consultant per PPF guidelines.
• Maintain professional credentials and ensure confidentiality and ethics.

Skills

Human relations & communication

Team collaboration

Ethical decision‑making

Confidentiality

Clinical integration of faith

USCCB Priestly Formation knowledge

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling/psychology

CACREP/MPCAC/APA accreditation

PA LPC or LP licensure in good standing

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Telehealth platforms

PsycPact platform familiarity

Job description

Diocese of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clergy Support Coordinator / Director of Mental Health Services to support clergy well-being and oversee mental health services within the Office of Pre‑Ordination Formation. The role combines clinical work with formation planning and collaboration with the Vicar for Clergy and Diocesan Bishop.

The successful candidate will provide direct services to seminarians, coordinate evaluations, and lead workshops while integrating Catholic faith with clinical practice