Outpatient Counselor

Full Job Description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Join a leading outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment program in Stroudsburg, PA!

Our Stroudsburg outpatient program provides a supportive, therapeutic environment where individuals can build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and achieve long-term recovery and wellness. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Counselor to join our clinical team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to grow their clinical career in outpatient counseling, behavioral health, mental health, addiction treatment, and recovery services.

Schedule

Full-Time

• Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

• Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Thursday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Position Summary

The Counselor is responsible for providing high-quality clinical services within our outpatient treatment program. This position delivers individual, group, family, and process-focused counseling services while supporting assessments, treatment planning, utilization review, documentation, and client engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is passionate about helping individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges and is committed to delivering exceptional, client-centered care.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and screenings

• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans

• Provide individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and psychoeducational groups

• Facilitate process groups and therapeutic interventions

• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment recommendations as appropriate

• Complete clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner

• Participate in utilization review and insurance authorization processes

• Maintain an active caseload while ensuring quality standards of care

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams

• Provide crisis intervention and client support when needed

• Attend supervision, staff meetings, and training sessions

• Assist with program coverage and daily clinical operations

• Support discharge planning and continuity of care efforts

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, regulatory, and accreditation requirements

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet ONE of the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling and working towards or holding a Master’s level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling ), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC).

• Bachelors level with a CADC or are working towards a CADC with a minimum of one year of qualifying clinical experience.

• Associates level with a CAAC or working towards a CAAC with a minimum of two years of qualifying clinical experience.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a CAAC.

• Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing and one year of qualifying clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, mental health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, or co-occurring disorders

• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches

• Experience conducting assessments and treatment planning

• Familiarity with utilization review processes

• Knowledge of HIPAA, licensing regulations, and accreditation standards

• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Bilingual skills are a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical assessment and counseling skills

• Group facilitation experience

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Professional documentation skills

• Team collaboration and communication

• Client-centered approach to care

• Sound clinical judgment

• Ability to build rapport and therapeutic relationships

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates with experience as any of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Counselor

• Behavioral Health Counselor

• Substance Abuse Counselor

• Drug and Alcohol Counselor

• Addiction Counselor

• Mental Health Counselor

• Therapist

• Clinical Counselor

• Recovery Specialist

• Case Manager with Counseling Experience

Make a Difference

If you're passionate about helping individuals achieve lasting recovery, improve their mental wellness, and build healthier futures, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated outpatient treatment team in Stroudsburg, PA.

Why Join Pyramid?

• Join a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization.

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in recovery.

• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

• Help advance access to addiction treatment and recovery services in the Pittsburgh community.

• Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to client success.

• Employees and families all have free virtual health care.

• Take up to 50% of your earned pay in advance of payday to help cover surprise expenses.

Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our responsibility to ensure client safety, candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state‑mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting‑body regulations.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Referral Bonus opportunities

• And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.