Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Hybrid

Estimated annual gross compensation based on average weekly clinical hours (Base Rate/No Added Benefits):

• Part-Time W2 Estimate: Average 18 billable hours weekly for 44 weeks including Paid Sick Time ($53,705)
• Full-Time W2 Estimate: Average 25 billable hours weekly for 44 weeks including Paid Sick Time ($72,220)

These are estimates only and can vary based on time off, case volume, and other factors.

About the role

Mental Health Specialists LLC is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our hybrid (in-person & telehealth) practice in the Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh, PA in a W-2 position role. You will start as a part-time employee and have the option to stay part-time or work in a full-time capacity. This role is ideal for a licensed therapist passionate about specialized care and eager to build a niche clientele. We believe clients deserve access to therapists who bring unique expertise—whether in trauma, couples, neurodivergence, or other specialty areas.

We aim to create a network and community of people through our work as therapists, where individuals are embodied and fully living in the world, able to participate fully in life, regardless of their feelings or circumstances. We see that the wound in society we are trying to heal is that people are disembodied and dissociative, rather than living life from a place of presence and compassion. We want to enable and support people within their communities to be more embodied and fully living in the world in a way that alleviates suffering.

Our mission is to create a supportive community where clinicians thrive professionally while clients receive high-quality, specialized mental health care. We encourage our therapists’ creativity, accountability, and collaboration as we grow together. We are looking for a therapist who is mature and can have accountability in their work, able to hear constructive feedback while also providing feedback in a way that we can co-create and partner together in this vision. Ideally, this provides you with the freedom to express the creativity within your own expertise and interests.

About Mental Health Specialists LLC

As a hybrid group psychotherapy practice, our vision is to simplify the process of locating specialized mental health treatment among the sea of therapists and to match trained therapists with the right client. We also aim to enhance accessibility to specialized therapy in regions where access is limited or nonexistent, and by doing so, we hope to empower everyone with skills, knowledge, and resources that support mental health.

Founded in 2024 by Amy Gamble-Moore, LCSW, an experienced clinician and community mental health leader with over 20 years of experience, Mental Health Specialists LLC provides in-person and telehealth therapy in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with plans to expand regionally. We emphasize trauma-informed care, strong community partnerships, and collaborative professional growth.

Our services include individual counseling, group therapy, workshops, and community-based programs, including providing Critical Incident Response (CIR) throughout the region. Clinicians also have opportunities to develop and lead specialized groups.

Our Values

• Community-driven and client-centered care
• Cultural humility, seeing all cultures as equal in value and contextual in nature
• Integrity, professionalism, and compassion
• Resilience and flexibility in meeting individual and collective needs
• Holistic support and collaboration across professional disciplines

Responsibilities

• Referrals available immediately with our third-party contracts – start building your caseload as soon as you are onboarded!
• Work as a hybrid part-time W-2 employee, with the option of electing to full-time once minimum part-time hours are maintained.
  • Part-Time (15-20 billable hours/weekly): maintaining a minimum average caseload of 18 hours weekly of session time face-to-face (virtual or in-person) with clients, with a minimum 20 session hours available weekly for scheduling. Target: 792 sessions per year across ~44 working weeks.
  • Full-time (23-30 billable hours/weekly): maintaining a minimum average caseload of 25 hours weekly of session time face-to-face (virtual or in-person) with clients, with a minimum 30 session hours available weekly for scheduling. Target: 1,100 sessions per year across ~44 working weeks.
• Offer in-person sessions at our Squirrel Hill office at least 1 day/week (7 client hours minimum) plus telehealth sessions; offer a total of 3 hours of evening and/or weekend availability.
• Develop and facilitate at least 1 group session weekly (therapy group, class, or workshop). Additional opportunities include intensives, retreats, and online offerings. This will be developed based on your established caseload.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation (intakes, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries) within 48 hours. Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers when appropriate.
• Respond to client inquiries within 24 business hours.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings, CEU trainings, and case consultations.
• Support the reputation and mission of Mental Health Specialists LLC through ethical practice and teamwork.
• Respond to any crisis calls from individuals on your caseload.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy
• Active, unrestricted license in PA (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
• Resident within 45 minutes of Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA
• 2-3 years post-LCSW/LPC experience preferred, but not necessary
• Specialized training or certification in one modality or interest in obtaining training (e.g., EMDR, DBT, CBT, EFT, ACT, IFS, etc)
• Experience facilitating therapy groups desirable
• Proficiency with EHR, telehealth platforms, and Google Workspace – ability to easily navigate self-led online tutorials
• Organized, self-motivated, and collaborative
• Willingness to engage in administrative, intake, and outreach functions, when requested, which would be compensated at your Admin Rate and based on availability in your schedule
• Ability to follow simple and complex instructions, knowing when to ask for clarification
• Background clearances required (FBI, PA Child Abuse and criminal checks)
• Experience in a private practice or group practice preferred
• Looking to remain in a W2 employee position with opportunities to grow within the company (there will be positions available as supervisors and other managerial roles)
• Ability to start seeing clients 30 days from your hire date

Pay

• $60 per hour for individual therapy
• $95 per hour for group therapy
• $50 per hour for EAP sessions
• No-Show compensation – 25% of your compensation for an hour session
• $20 per hour administrative compensation
• $20 per hour for mandatory staff meetings, trainings & onboarding compensation
• Paid Sick Time accrual – based on work within Pittsburgh City limits
• PTO accrual after 1 year anniversary
• Payroll taxes withheld (no self-employment tax)

Benefits

• Malpractice insurance, marketing, client referrals, and intake coordination provided
• Assistance with WV licensure and fee reimbursement
• Free CEUs for licensure requirements
• Access to clinical supervision: 1 hour paid, 1 hour optional
• Flexible benefits: Add-on benefits you can opt in to based on your needs (base compensation rate may be modified based on what you select, $58-60/hour range). All benefits kick in after your 3-month introductory period.
  • Retirement benefits
  • Health Reimbursement Account (effectively a monthly “stipend” towards health insurance premiums on the plans you already have or select)
  • Professional Development
  • Health & Wellness benefits (can go towards fees for wellness events, workshops, or private sessions with a holistic provider we trust)

Something missing? Let us know. As we continue to grow and look for additional benefits to help you stay healthy, whole, and balanced, we welcome feedback on what you value and need most.

This position is ideal for you if you:

• See yourself as a creative looking to partner with us in our mission and vision
• Have specialized training or certifications in niche treatment areas
• Enjoy providing group therapy in addition to individual sessions
• Want to grow into leadership, supervision, outreach, or program development roles
• Value collaboration, flexibility, and cultural humility
• Are receptive to feedback and excited to learn
• Want to innovate in therapy delivery as we grow (workshops, intensives, online programs, community collaborations)