Mental Health Professional - Unlicensed

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Professional – Unlicensed - Residential Treatment

Location: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Job Type: Full-Time (In-person)
Pay: $50,000 - $60,000

Schedule: Flexible based on your availability - Schedule can be adjusted based on candidate availability and program needs. Evening availability is preferred but not required.

Overview

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is opening a new female residential behavioral health facility in Cranberry Township, PA and is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team.

This role offers the opportunity to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care to adolescents in a structured environment focused on healing, growth, and long-term success.

Why Join DTAC

• Opportunity to be part of a newly developed residential program
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Meaningful work supporting adolescent mental health
• Ongoing supervision and professional development
• Supportive leadership and team culture
• Clinical supervision and support for professionals pursuing licensure

Position Summary

The Mental Health Professional provides therapeutic services, behavioral health support, treatment planning, and clinical interventions for youth in a residential setting. Working under appropriate clinical supervision, this role helps adolescents develop coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and achieve treatment goals within a structured therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and provide diagnostic impressions
• Provide individual and group therapy services
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including assessments and progress notes
• Communicate clinical updates to treatment teams, families, and referral sources
• Support the safety and structure of the residential environment
• Participate in therapeutic activities and programming
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children, adolescents, or behavioral health populations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and behavioral health interventions

Preferred:

• Licensed Associate (LAPC, LSW, AMLFT) or actively working toward Pennsylvania clinical licensure
• Experience in residential treatment, inpatient, partial hospitalization, or intensive outpatient settings\
• Experience facilitating individual, group, or family interventions
• Knowledge of adolescent mental health, trauma, and behavioral disorders

Requirements

• Ability to work in a residential treatment environment
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Cranberry Township, PA

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Flexible scheduling options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Ongoing Training and Continuing Education Credit Opportunities (CEUs)

Work Location

This is an in-person position based in Cranberry Township, PA (16066).

Apply Today

If you have a master's degree in a behavioral health field and are passionate about helping adolescents thrive, we encourage you to apply. Whether you are already licensed or working toward professional licensure, DTAC offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your clinical career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable laws.