The Children's Home of Pittsburgh·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provide mental health counseling to children, teens, and families through both in-person and telehealth sessions. Collaborate with a counseling treatment team to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
Description The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
We are currently looking for a dynamic therapist, passionate about working with children, teens, and their families, with availability to work a minimum of two evenings and/or Saturday as part of a regular schedule.
The Licensed Mental Health Counselor will be able to work as part of a counseling team and be supported through regular counseling treatment team meetings or supervision.
This position serves both in person and telehealth clients.
Experience working with children with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, foster care or adoption.
Must have LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LSW or LAPC who is within one year of obtaining full clinical licensure.
Supervision towards licensure can be provided.
Must practice from a trauma informed lens Must have evening and/or Saturday availability.
Learn more about our Counseling Services here!
Medical Insurance - The Children's Home pays the ENTIRE deductible! Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employer Contribution - Earn an additional $600/yr. just for being full-time! Life Insurance Long Term Disability Supplemental Insurance 401(k) & Match - Immediately eligible for match of 50% on up to 6% of contributions! Annual Merit Increases Paid Time Off (PTO) - Very Generous PTO Plan! FREE On-site parking
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field, required. Current, active, PA clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) or licensure (LSW, LAPC) with ability to obtain clinical licensure within first year of hire required. Minimum of one year experience in clinical work with children required. Strong knowledge of mental health conditions and evidence based therapeutic interventions for treatment required. Strong knowledge of the impact of trauma and trauma informed interventions required. Strong ability to build rapport with and communicate with all clients, regardless of age, preferred gender, sexual orientation, or other belief systems required. Experience working with children with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, foster care or adoption preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
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