Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Growth & Collaboration

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 benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

New Directions Mental Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a licensed or provisional therapist to provide individual and family therapy in a collaborative behavioral health setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, delivering culturally sensitive care and developing comprehensive treatment and wellness plans.

The role emphasizes professional development, ethical practice, and seamless coordination with psychiatrists and administrative staff to improve access to quality mental health

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 professional licensing.
• Passionate about mental health and committed to high-quality care.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development including supervision and continuing education.
• Willing to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time 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

Time management

Documentation

Rapport building

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related field

Provisional license per state regulation

Job description

New Directions Mental Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a licensed or provisional therapist to provide individual and family therapy in a collaborative behavioral health setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, delivering culturally sensitive care and developing comprehensive treatment and wellness plans.

The role emphasizes professional development, ethical practice, and seamless coordination with psychiatrists and administrative staff to improve access to quality mental health