Mental Health Therapist — Growth, Collaboration, Impact

New Directions Mental Health, New Directions Mental Health; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Low-cost virtual care

Job summary

New Directions Mental Health is seeking skilled Mental Health Therapists to join a collaborative clinical team dedicated to expanding access to behavioral health services. The role emphasizes supervision, licensure support, and opportunities for professional growth while delivering outpatient therapy to diverse clients.

Therapists work in a supportive environment with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and staff, focusing on sustainable, personalized care and ongoing development to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
• Provisional license per state regulation may be required.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care.

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

Excellent communication skills

Rapport-building

Time management

Ethical practice

Collaborative teamwork

Education

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

Job description

New Directions Mental Health is seeking skilled Mental Health Therapists to join a collaborative clinical team dedicated to expanding access to behavioral health services. The role emphasizes supervision, licensure support, and opportunities for professional growth while delivering outpatient therapy to diverse clients.

Therapists work in a supportive environment with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and staff, focusing on sustainable, personalized care and ongoing development to