Mental Health Professional

Overview

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is seeking a Mental Health Professional to support children, adolescents, and families in a structured therapeutic setting. This role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical services within a specialized treatment program focused on youth with complex trauma and behavioral health needs, while working in a consistent weekday schedule environment that supports long-term outcomes and professional growth.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Professional is responsible for delivering therapeutic services, developing individualized treatment plans, and supporting positive outcomes for youth. This role collaborates closely with treatment teams, referral sources, and families to provide effective, evidence-based care within a structured clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling sessions to assigned youth
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Document clinical services through progress notes and reports
• Communicate effectively with referral sources and multidisciplinary team members
• Sustain a structured and therapeutic environment for clients
• Participate in treatment planning and team collaboration
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Facilitate group and family therapy sessions, including Strategic Family Therapy
• Participate in assessments, treatment reviews, and discharge planning
• Develop and contribute to therapeutic group curriculum
• Provide clinical guidance and consultation to Mental Health Counselors as needed
• May provide supervision or oversight to Mental Health Counselors based on program needs
• Participate in an on-call rotation as required by program needs
• Work within the A.R.R.T.S. (Abuse Resolution Recovery Trauma Services) program, providing specialized treatment for youth with complex trauma histories and high-risk behavioral needs, including sexually reactive behaviors
• Work directly with at-risk youth in a structured environment that may include managing challenging behaviors

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in behavioral health with children and adolescents
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical skills
• Experience working with trauma and abuse is required
• Must obtain certification in the treatment of sexually reactive youth within one year of hire

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to obtain required PA clearances (Act 33, Criminal History, FBI Act 73)
• Ability to pass Safe Crisis Management training
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Program

Work Location

This is an in-person position. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the assigned program location.

Apply Today

If you are a skilled clinician seeking a consistent schedule and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth, we encourage you to apply and join DTAC. Equal Opportunity Employer Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable laws.