Licensed Therapist - Outpatient Mental Health

PAX; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PAX Health, a leading mental and behavioral health organization, seeks a licensed Therapist to deliver evidence-based clinical services in our outpatient setting, including individual, group, family, and couples therapy. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities include ongoing care coordination, supervision when applicable, and compliance with ethical guidelines and regulatory

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Active and unrestricted clinical license in Pennsylvania (LCSW, LPC) or provisional license.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients independently when licensed.
• Experience with modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-informed care, or similar approaches.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and respond promptly to assigned intake referrals.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and support diagnostic formulation.
• Establish diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans according to licensure and supervision.
• Provide direct clinical services including individual, group, family, and couples therapy.
• Maintain an active caseload appropriate to experience level and licensure status.
• Independently manage treatment planning and clinical decisions when fully licensed.
• Participate in supervision per licensure requirements when provisionally licensed.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment approaches as needed.
• Support discharge and aftercare planning for continuity of care.
• Coordinate referrals and case management with external resources as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation and ensure integration across providers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Diagnostic formulation

CBT/DBT/ACT

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Active PA license (LCSW/LPC)

Tools

EHR systems

Case management software

Job description

PAX Health, a leading mental and behavioral health organization, seeks a licensed Therapist to deliver evidence-based clinical services in our outpatient setting, including individual, group, family, and couples therapy. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities include ongoing care coordination, supervision when applicable, and compliance with ethical guidelines and regulatory