Lead Counselor – Adult Mental Health PHP

Pyramid Healthcare; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Lead Counselor for the Adolescent Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Havertown, PA. The role combines direct clinical care with leadership responsibilities, guiding counselors to deliver high-quality, individualized treatment for adolescents.

The ideal candidate has a strong clinical background with adolescents, prior leadership experience, and is committed to collaborative, evidence-based care in a supportive outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• Experience working with adolescents in outpatient PHP/IOP or similar settings.
• Leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and day-to-day support to counselors in the Adolescent Mental Health PHP.
• Assist in developing comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and clinical discussions.
• Provide guidance on clinical documentation and age-appropriate treatment approaches.
• Maintain a client caseload and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions as needed.
• Assist with client assessments and level-of-care recommendations.
• Support Program Director with daily program operations and development of clinical services.
• Conduct chart reviews and audits for documentation quality.
• Help maintain a safe, structured environment for adolescents and assist with crisis intervention when needed.
• Ensure programming meets regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
• Support family involvement and care coordination when appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Lead Counselor – Adolescent Mental Health PHP

Location: High Focus Centers – Havertown, PA

Compensation: Approximately $60,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and qualifications

Make a Meaningful Difference

High Focus Centers is a leading provider of outpatient mental health and substance use treatment throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Through our specialized programs, including Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring disorders.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Counselor to support our Adolescent Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Havertown. This role offers an opportunity to combine direct clinical care with leadership responsibilities, providing guidance and support to fellow counselors while helping ensure adolescents receive high-quality, individualized treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, previous experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health setting, and an interest in taking on additional leadership responsibilities.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Three daytime shifts: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Two evening shifts: Either 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and day-to-day support to counselors working within the Adolescent Mental Health PHP.
• Assist counselors with developing comprehensive, individualized treatment plans based on each adolescent's clinical needs and treatment goals.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and clinical discussions.
• Provide guidance and support to counselors regarding clinical documentation, age-appropriate treatment approaches, and client care.
• Maintain a client caseload and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions as needed.
• Assist with client assessments, level-of-care recommendations, and diagnostic considerations.
• Support the Program Director with daily program operations and the continued development of clinical services.
• Conduct chart reviews and audits to help ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and timely.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for adolescents, including assisting with crisis intervention when needed.
• Help ensure programming operates as scheduled and meets applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
• Support a collaborative treatment environment that encourages family involvement and coordination of care when appropriate.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Previous experience providing mental health services to adolescents in an outpatient, PHP, IOP, residential, or similar behavioral health setting.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience preferred.
• Experience working with adolescent populations and understanding their developmental and behavioral health needs.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Pennsylvania independent clinical licensure is not required for this position.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• 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
• And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.