Youth Psychotherapist, Per-Diem (Hazleton, PA)

NORTHEAST COUNSELING SERVICES; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in scheduling

Higher hourly pay

Potential for extra income

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Hazleton is seeking a per-diem psychotherapist to join their busy psychiatric outpatient clinic. The role involves providing clinical services to children and adolescents diagnosed with mental illness. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree and have the ability to provide individual and family therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a flexible schedule and competitive pay of $40 per hour. Clearances must be obtained prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a mental health discipline is required.
• FBI Clearance is mandatory.
• PA Criminal Clearance is needed.
• Child Abuse Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing, intensive, individual and family psychotherapy.
• Serve a diverse population including chronically mentally ill clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Skills

Individual and family psychotherapy

Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team

Clinical evaluation and planning

Education

Master's Degree in a mental health discipline

Job description

Northeast Counseling Services is currently seeking a per-diem psychotherapist for our busy psychiatric outpatient clinic in Hazleton, PA working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The successful candidate will provide clinical services to children and adolescents diagnosed with a mental illness.

Responsibilities

The role of the Psychotherapist is to provide traditional, ongoing, intensive, individual and family psychotherapy as outlined in a client's treatment plan. A diverse population is served including chronically mentally ill clients and those exhibiting adjustment disorders and other life situation difficulties. The Psychotherapist functions as a member of a multi‑disciplinary treatment team to ensure quality care is being provided and is medically necessary. This workforce member has access to the complete chart for cases requiring worker’s involvement.

This position requires a Master's Degree in a mental health discipline.

Pay and Benefits

Pay: $40 per hour (billable)

• Flexibility; choose a schedule that fits your availability. Ideal if you have other responsibilities, such as family, school, or another job.
• Higher hourly pay
• Extra income – If you already have other employment, this can be a great way to supplement your earnings.

Additional Qualifications

• FBI Clearance
• PA Criminal Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance

Education

Master's Degree

Work Location

In‑person only

EOE