Outpatient Therapist

Holcomb Behavioral Health System; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, D

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus opportunities

Tickets at Work discounts

And More

Job summary

Holcomb Behavioral Health System in Allentown, PA is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to provide diagnostic assessments and individual, family, and group psychotherapy to a diverse client population.

This full‑time role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with flexible hours, a $30 per hour billable rate, and opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while delivering evidence‑based care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline (clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work) required.
• Clinical practicum completed is required.
• Licensure preferred: LPC, LCSW or LMFT.
• Clearances: PA Act 33/34, FBI; not on Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal clinical assessments of clients.
• Develop and oversee implementation of treatment plans.
• Provide crisis assessment and stabilization services as needed.
• Deliver therapy to individuals and families (including group sessions).
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans).
• Ensure services comply with licensure standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with local providers and client support networks.
• Report to supervisor and administrative staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain licensure/certification in service states.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments

Psychotherapy (individual, family, and

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in clinical discipline

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description

In this role, the Outpatient Therapist will provide diagnostic assessments and individual, family, and group psychotherapy to our clients. Holcomb serves a diverse population, covering the entire age and diagnostic spectrum.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, flexible scheduling

Program: Mental Health Outpatient

Location: Allentown, PA

Pay Rate: $30 /hour Billable Rate

Job Functions

• Conduct formal clinical assessments of newly admitted clients
• Develop and oversee the implementation of treatment plans
• Provide crisis assessment and stabilization services, as clinically necessary
• Utilize education and knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities, symptoms, treatments, and social implications to provide therapy to individuals and families
• Conduct individual, family, or group therapy, as clinically indicated, including maintaining a clinically appropriate balance between treatment modalities
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
• Provide the full provision of clinically indicated services and the supporting documentation based on established best practices of care and in full compliance with licensure standards
• Maintain strong working relationships with other local providers, client advocacy groups, and client support systems
• Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
• Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor
• Maintain personal compliance with all training requirements and personnel documentation standards
• Maintain professional licensure and/or certification in the designated state(s) of service

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Master's degree in a clinical discipline (i.e., clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work) for mental health therapists
• Experience: Clinical Practicum must be completed
• Licensure/Certification: License Preferred - LPC, LCSW or LMFT
• Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance, FBI clearance, Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list
• Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What's in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees =>30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
• And More!