Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Residential Treatment
About the job
- A master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required.
- Be licensed as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Pennsylvania within the applicable scope of practice.
- Have strong communication, documentation, and clinical assessment skills.
- Be able to work in a residential treatment environment.
- Commit to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
- Have reliable transportation and be able to commute to Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
- Conduct clinical assessments and provide diagnostic impressions.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy services to adolescents and their families.
- 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.
- Experience in residential or intensive treatment settings.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.
- Experience facilitating group therapy and psychoeducational interventions.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, or behavioral health populations.
About the company
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers runs residential and outpatient mental health programs for children, adolescents and families in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Delaware. Its services address emotional distress, behavioral problems and the effects of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Children receive individualized treatment in family-style residential settings, clinics, schools and community environments, with care intended to support a return to family and community life. The business earns fees for treatment, with residential funding through county child-serving agencies and Medicaid. Founded in 1991, it is headquartered in Milton, Pennsylvania.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Milton, PA
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Lewisburg technicians enter with paid training: the residential role accepts a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Cranberry therapists receive licensure support: the unlicensed mental health professional role includes clinical supervision.
- Cranberry scheduling accommodates availability: the therapist role adjusts to candidate and program needs; evenings are preferred, not required.
What critics are saying
- Specialist therapists split their week: the problematic sexual behaviors role assigns Lewisburg Monday-Tuesday and Danville Wednesday-Thursday.
- Lewisburg technician work includes nights: the residential posting lists an 11pm-7am shift alongside daytime and evening options.
- Pennsylvania residential care faces overlapping oversight: DTAC facilities hold licenses from both mental-health and child-welfare offices.
What makes Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers unique
- DTAC keeps intensive care within school hours: its partial hospitalization programs run five days weekly for ages 5-18.
- Ohio treatment follows a long course: its male residential program for ages 8-18 typically lasts 9-12 months.
- Pennsylvania residents receive onsite schooling: DTAC's residential programs include individualized instruction from certified special education teachers.
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