Mental Health Therapist

Inner Journey Counseling; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inner Journey Counseling in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Mental Health Therapist to provide individual, couples, and family therapy in a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment. The role blends in-person sessions with telehealth and some after‑hours availability.

You will assess clients, develop treatment plans, document progress, coordinate with other providers, and contribute to a collaborative care team focused on resilience and long‑term well-being.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in treatment planning and mental health assessment.
• Experience in social work and case management to coordinate services.
• Competence in family therapy and systemic approaches.
• Master’s degree and PA licensure eligibility (LPC/LCSW/LMFT).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.
• Comfort with telehealth platforms and hybrid service delivery; willingness to work some evenings or weekends.
• Outpatient clinical experience preferred; supervision interest in trauma, anxiety, or depression is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, and family counseling.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans aligned with client needs and goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with other providers and participate in case conferences.
• Offer crisis intervention when needed and support telehealth services.
• Participate in team meetings and supervision as appropriate.

Skills

Treatment Planning

Mental Health assessment

Social Work and Case Management

Family Therapy

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Telehealth platforms

Evenings/weekends availability

Outpatient experience

Education

Master’s degree (Counseling, Social Work, MFT, or Psychology)

Active or eligible PA licensure (LPC/LCSW/LMFT)

Job description

Company Description Inner Journey Counseling provides mental health and wellness services through licensed therapists and counselors who support individuals, couples, and families. The practice focuses on helping clients navigate life transitions, emotional challenges, and relationship concerns in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Clinicians use evidence-based approaches and personalized care plans to promote healing, resilience, and long-term well-being. Inner Journey Counseling values collaboration, professional growth, and compassionate care in serving the Pittsburgh, PA community and surrounding areas.

Role Description The Mental Health Therapist will provide individual, couples, and family counseling, conducting comprehensive assessments and developing treatment plans aligned with client needs and goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include facilitating therapy sessions, maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, coordinating care with other providers, and participating in case consultations and team meetings. The therapist will use evidence-based modalities to address a range of mental health concerns, support crisis intervention when needed, and promote client empowerment and resilience. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Pittsburgh, PA, with a combination of in-office sessions and some work-from-home flexibility for telehealth services and related administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Treatment Planning and Mental Health assessment to develop and implement evidence-based, person-centered care.
• Experience in Social Work and Case Management to coordinate services, advocate for clients, and connect individuals and families with community resources.
• Competence in Family Therapy and related systemic approaches to support family dynamics, communication, and relational health.
• Relevant master’s degree (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology) and active or eligible licensure in Pennsylvania (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain ethical, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice.
• Comfort with telehealth platforms and basic technology for hybrid service delivery; willingness to work some evenings or weekends as needed.
• Previous clinical experience in outpatient mental health or a similar setting is preferred; supervision experience or interest in specialty areas (e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression) is a plus.