About this role
The Family Based Mental Health Services Program is considered the most intense outpatient service a client/family can receive. The Family Based Clinician I works on a team with a master level clinician, providing individual and family therapy, case management, crisis management and advocacy for families. It is truly the Swiss Army knife of mental health. Our office is located in the Franklin Building on the vibrant, Southside of Pittsburgh. Family Based clinicians provide services in the family’s homes. The work schedule for this position is flexible/non-traditional hours, Monday through Friday, with weekend sessions held occasionally.
Sign-On Bonuses up to $6,000!
This position is eligible for the Behavioral Health Fellows Program – an initiative sponsored by Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) in partnership with Community Care Behavioral Health and Jewish Healthcare Foundation. Designed to strengthen the County’s public behavioral health system, this program offers incredible benefits, including up to $45,000 in educational loan repayment (based on your degree level), or free access to an accredited professional certificate program, as well as paid time off for training and professional development as a part of a cohort group.
Responsibilities:
· Treatment & Intervention: Attend all mandatory treatment team meetings and weekly supervision. Follow the individualized treatment plan developed with the child, family, and team. Deliver 1:1 behavioral intervention in various community settings to prevent more restrictive placements. Provide direct mental health services to children/adolescents at risk of crisis or hospitalization.
· Family Support & Therapy: Support families using evidence-based approaches like Structural Family Therapy, CBT, and Parent Management Training. Assist parents and teachers in implementing behavioral programs. Deliver family and individual therapy, crisis prevention/intervention, and case management primarily in home/community settings.
· Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and other professionals. Participate in interagency planning and coordinate case management with master-level clinicians. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate respectful behavior toward clients and professionals.
· Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records including clinical notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. Report changes in client functioning promptly to supervisors and the treatment team. Meet productivity standards (28 billable hours/week, 60% with master-level clinician).
· Training & Development: Complete Family-Based Training Curriculum and attend staff development sessions as needed.
· Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling required.
o Bachelors in other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience.
· 1 year of experience in a Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) working in family services, crisis intervention, parent management and behavioral intervention models required.
· Experience working with children / adolescents with severe psychiatric illness including Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred.
· Knowledge of CASSP principles.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
· Ability to function effectively as part of a treatment team, work independently and demonstrate sound clinical judgment and ability to utilize and seek supervision.
· Ability to develop effective working relationships with professional team, parents, schools, CYS and JPO systems.
· May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.
ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR BACHELOR LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
· Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
· Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
· Driver’s License
· Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
· Act 33 with renewal
· Act 34 with renewal
· Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$23.88–$30.40 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# Family Based Clinician I
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Behavioral Health
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital
- Pay: $23.88–$30.40 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-16T12:00:16.61Z
## Description
The Family Based Mental Health Services Program is considered the most intense outpatient service a client/family can receive. The Family Based Clinician I works on a team with a master level clinician, providing individual and family therapy, case management, crisis management and advocacy for families. It is truly the Swiss Army knife of mental health. Our office is located in the Franklin Building on the vibrant, Southside of Pittsburgh. Family Based clinicians provide services in the family’s homes. The work schedule for this position is flexible/non-traditional hours, Monday through Friday, with weekend sessions held occasionally.
**Sign-On Bonuses up to $6,000!**
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Variable
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Care Coordinator
Licensed Clinician (LSW/LPC)
Senior Clinician — LCSW
Program Supervisor
Behavioral Health Director
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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