Growth-Oriented Mental Health Therapist

New Directions Mental Health, New Directions Mental Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401K plan

Continuing education

Job summary

New Directions Mental Health, a Transformations Care Network member, is seeking licensed mental health therapists to join our compassionate team in Pittsburgh. You will provide outpatient therapy, collaborate with psychiatrists and nurses, and help clients achieve recovery with evidence-based approaches.

We offer ongoing supervision, professional development, and a $2,500 hiring incentive at this location for qualified candidates. Join us to impact local communities and grow your career.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related field.
• Provisional license per state regulation if required.
• Educational background that leads to or has resulted in professional licensing.
• Passionate about mental health and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development in mental health including free supervision and continuing education.
• Eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete documentation and administrative tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families, creating a welcoming and understanding environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy based on the unique needs and circumstances of each client, fostering a path to healing and resilience.
• Develop comprehensive crisis plans, safety plans, relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey.
• Actively participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning, contributing your expertise to enhance client care.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms, upholding the highest standards of professional responsibility.
• Engage in collaborative care with our team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists, to provide a holistic approach to mental health care.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Counseling / MFC or related field

Job description

New Directions Mental Health, a Transformations Care Network member, is seeking licensed mental health therapists to join our compassionate team in Pittsburgh. You will provide outpatient therapy, collaborate with psychiatrists and nurses, and help clients achieve recovery with evidence-based approaches.

We offer ongoing supervision, professional development, and a $2,500 hiring incentive at this location for qualified candidates. Join us to impact local communities and grow your career.