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Behavioral Health Therapist I

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 18, 2026

Pay$27.11–$40.54 / hr

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About this role

STAR Clinic is a world-renowned clinic, specializing in evidence-based assessment and treatment for depressed, anxious, suicidal teens and undergraduate college students.  We have outpatient and IOP levels of care and provide multidisciplinary treatment team approach.  We are located in Bellefield Towers in Oakland. We are looking for a full-time therapist to join our team to provide assessment, lead IOP skills groups and carry individual caseload. We will provide additional specialized training and provide supervision for licensure. This position works Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with the expectation to work one evening per week. 

Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!!

Responsibilities:

·       Quality Assurance and Improvement: Participates in program activities to ensure quality and performance.

·       Clinical Documentation: Completes documentation on the same day of service and provides necessary information for service authorization.

·       Case Reviews: Periodically reviews cases and discusses significant clinical changes with the team.

·       Patient Assessment: Assesses and updates patient needs and incorporates them into treatment plans.

·       New Patient Assessments: Conducts assessments under supervision and makes clinical decisions regarding treatment and referrals.

·       Therapy and Education: Provides individual and group therapy, engages families, and educates patients on recovery.

·       Documentation: Records all assessments, treatment sessions, and other patient-related work.

·       Service Referrals: Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and refers patients to appropriate resources.

·       Team Meetings: Participates in regular meetings to review and update treatment plans and monitor progress.

·       Productivity Records: Maintains daily records of clinical productivity.

·       Treatment Planning: Creates comprehensive treatment plans addressing a variety of patient needs. Provides individual and family therapy to patients in the program home, school, community settings and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated. Provides education to patients on recovery as appropriate. Potential for up to 50% time, with increased support as needed, in a classroom/milieu setting providing early childhood mental health consultation to early childhood care providers.

·       Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required. (Successfully completed the educational requirements as defined in practicing state’s code)

·       One year of clinical experience preferred.

·       Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred.

·       Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions preferred.

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE CONSIDERATION PROCESS.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Passed the examination required by 49.11. relating to licensure examination. Must sign a license agreement and be actively working to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or Licensed Family Marriage Therapist (LMFT) within 30 months of hire.

·       Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

·       Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

·       Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

·       Act 33 with renewal

·       Act 34 with renewal

·       Act 73 FBI Clearance

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$27.11–$40.54 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Behavioral Health Therapist I

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Behavioral Health
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital
- Pay: $27.11–$40.54 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-18T14:00:22.813Z

## Description

STAR Clinic is a world-renowned clinic, specializing in evidence-based assessment and treatment for depressed, anxious, suicidal teens and undergraduate college students. We have outpatient and IOP levels of care and provide multidisciplinary treatment team approach. We are located in Bellefield Towers in Oakland. We are looking for a full-time therapist to join our team to provide assessment, lead IOP skills groups and carry individual caseload. We will provide additional specialized training and provide supervision for licensure. This position works Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with the expectation to work one evening per week.

***Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!!***
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • 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.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • 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

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Care Coordinator

  2. Licensed Clinician (LSW/LPC)

  3. Senior Clinician — LCSW

  4. Program Supervisor

  5. 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

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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