Primary Therapist

Council for Relationships; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Council for Relationships is seeking a Primary Therapist to provide direct counseling to individuals, couples, and families. The role can be virtual or on-site, located in Philadelphia, PA, and involves intake assessments, treatment planning, and coordinating care with internal and external providers.

You will manage a caseload, document accurately, and participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Experience with treatment planning, assessment, goal setting, and ongoing review.
• Knowledge of social work practices: resource linkage, advocacy, systems-based intervention.
• Competence with chemical dependency, screening, referral, and integrated support.
• Experience in case management and coordinating services with multidisciplinary providers.
• Knowledge of dual diagnosis and integrated mental health and substance use treatment.
• Strong communication, documentation, and professional boundaries.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans for individuals, couples, and families.
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers and maintain clinical documentation.
• Manage caseload and participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Address chemical dependency and dual diagnosis needs within treatment planning.

Skills

Graduate interns

Pre-licensed therapists

Licensed therapists

Treatment planning

Social work practices

Chemical dependency

Case management

Dual diagnosis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professional boundaries

Equity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling/Marriage & Family Therapy

Job description

Company Description

Council for Relationships is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people from diverse backgrounds improve their significant relationships through high-quality therapy and clinician education.

Applicants join a mission-driven team focused on clinical excellence, education, and research that advances the mental health field.

Role Description

The Primary Therapist is a full‑time, virtual or on‑site role located in Philadelphia, PA, providing direct counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. This role includes conducting intake assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and coordinating care with internal and external providers as needed. The Primary Therapist will manage a caseload, maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, and participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary team meetings. Responsibilities also include addressing chemical dependency and dual diagnosis needs, connecting clients to community resources, and contributing to a supportive, client‑centered environment aligned with Council for Relationships’ mission and standards of care.

Qualifications

• Now accepting graduate interns, pre‑licensed therapists, and licensed therapists
• Demonstrated ability in Treatment Planning, including assessment, goal setting, and ongoing review of client progress.
• Knowledge and experience in Social Work practices, including resource linkage, advocacy, and systems‑based intervention.
• Competence in working with Chemical Dependency concerns, including screening, referral, and integrated therapeutic support.
• Experience in Case Management, coordinating services, and collaborating with multidisciplinary providers.
• Clinical familiarity with Dual Diagnosis, integrating mental health and substance use treatment approaches.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field; relevant state licensure
• Training or experience in family systems or relational therapy models strongly beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care for clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and engage in ongoing professional development.