Licensed Therapist

Forge Health; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO + volunteering time

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Forge Health is seeking a compassionate Clinician to join our Veteran and First Responder program in Pennsylvania. The role delivers telehealth mental health and substance use services to veterans and first responders, with in-person coverage at Greensburg as needed.

You’ll manage an outpatient caseload, conduct intakes, and coordinate care with Forge providers. Flexible W-2 schedule, full-time/part-time options, and opportunities for overtime and incentives are available.

Qualifications

• PA license or eligibility in clinical field.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related discipline.
• Experience providing psychotherapy and counseling to adults.
• Strong group facilitation experience and IOP exposure.
• Familiarity with PA behavioral health regs and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage IOP and SUD/mental health services for adults.
• Provide individual and group outpatient therapy.
• Conduct clinical intakes and develop treatment plans.
• Provide in-person coverage at Greensburg clinic when needed.
• Coordinate care with internal Forge providers.

Skills

LCSW/LPC/LSW/LMFT

PA license

Group facilitation

Clinical documentation

Education

MSW or clinical master's degree

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and effective care to individuals, families, and communities in need. As a behavioral health leader with a national, payer-validated track record of improving clinical outcomes, Forge Health is helping shape the future of mental health and substance use treatment.

If you are passionate about meaningful clinical work and want the support, flexibility, and growth opportunities to build a sustainable practice, then Forge is the right fit for you!

Who we’re looking for:

Forge Health is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and team-oriented Clinician to join our Veteran and First Responder program in Pennsylvania. As a Clinician, you will be providing best in class mental health services that will be delivered via telehealth, designed specifically to treat addiction and mental health conditions for the Veteran and First Responder population.
This position will be performed remotely, and reports directly to our Executive Clinical Director.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who wants:

• A flexible W-2 schedule with full-time or part-time options
• The ability to grow earnings through session volume, incentives, and overtime eligibility
• A collaborative care environment with strong operational support
• Purpose-driven work serving Veterans, First Responders, and other high-need populations

What you’ll be doing:

• Facilitates intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and services for Mental Health conditions, and substance use disorder, including individual and family therapy, as well as case management for a caseload of individual client services
• Maintain an outpatient caseload providing individual outpatient group, and IOP group therapy sessions
• Conduct clinical intakes and comprehensive assessments of patients to determine their mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide in-person clinical coverage within the Greensburg clinic
• Collaborate with internal Forge providers, including medication management and program staff, to coordinate care
• Support continuity of care during planned staff leave periods
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with PA regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Why join our team?

• Flexible schedules as a W2 employee
• Competitive compensation with meaningful earning potential
• Paid hourly rate for administrative work and missed appointments
• In-person and telehealth service mix
• Centralized billing, credentialing support, and malpractice/liability insurance at no cost
• Rewarding clinical work with Veterans and First Responders
• Clinical supervision, when available, for clinicians pursuing independent licensure
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• PTO accrual plus paid time for volunteering, CEUs, and mental health days
• Supportive, mission-driven, and collaborative team culture
• Clinical supervision (when available) for those seeking independent licensure

Compensation for this role is $30-45/clinical hour based on a per-session hourly rate, with the ability to earn quarterly incentive opportunities. Administrative time is paid at a separate hourly rate. Exact compensation may vary based on licensure, experience, and location.

What you’ll need:

• Current, unrestricted license in Pennsylvania as a LCSW or similar credentials including LPC, LSW, LAPC, or LMFT
• Masters Degree in a clinical field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related discipline)
• Experience providing psychotherapy and counseling services to adult populations
• Strong experience in group facilitation and IOP settings
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania behavioral health regulations and clinical documentation standards

Why Forge?

The opportunity:

Our team refuses to compromise on integrity, and we look for talented, driven hard workers who hold the same passion for the pursuit of high quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use care that we do. Our collective passion is driven and embodied by our core values:

• Fulfilling: Our work creates lives that are complete and self-actualized, enabling stronger families and communities - and a therapeutic community rewarded by success
• Optimistic:Our passionate positivity and empathy overcome setbacks and get you to your goals, scientifically and humanely
• Reciprocal:Without mutual trust and commitment, there can be no progress
• Grateful:We profoundly recognize and appreciate the trust of our patients and the commitment of our clinicians
• Evidence-Based: We are committed to measurable outcomes, which provide confidence to our patients and creates a standard of care for ourselves and others

The package:

At Forge, our people are our greatest asset. We’re collaborative, empathetic, and passionate. We learn from our mistakes, we carve out time to breathe, and we are celebrated for our wins. In short, we know that we can’t do what we do without you! So, we designed a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that reflects our appreciation of our people:

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Comprehensive paid time off package
• Annual time off to volunteer
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allocations
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision package
• An environment that fosters professional development including financing for advanced licensure and certifications
• Internal supervision opportunities
• Dedicated, motivated team and chance to be part of a highly ambitious medical startup
• Modern, elegant, and high-end work environment

Please note: most benefits listed apply to the majority of positions, though eligibility may vary by role, full-time/part-time status, and length of service. Specific benefit details and any role‑based exceptions will be provided during the offer stage.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We give equal consideration to all applicants when filling positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, genetic information, marital status, and/or any other status not related to an applicant’s ability to perform the job duties. All employment practices will be carried out in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We will also fully comply with regulations and requirements set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA amendments Act (ADAAA). We will not discriminate against applicants or other individuals with real or perceived disabilities. When needed, we will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified candidates so that they are able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Forge Health’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.