Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Pennsylvania
Mental Health Counselor jobs in Pennsylvania are among the most active in the Mid-Atlantic region, with consistent demand from community behavioral health centers, hospital systems, and substance use treatment programs at every level from entry-level clinician through senior program director. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown lead hiring volume, with large employers such as Jefferson Health, UPMC Behavioral Health, and Acadia Healthcare maintaining a lasting presence in the state. The most in-demand specialties are substance use disorder counseling, trauma-informed care, and school-based mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Tice Counseling & Wellness
This is a W2 employee position, with a retirement plan available for all employees, plus a health insurance benefits package available for full-time. We also compensate well for time spent completing treatment plans and progress notes.
- Are you a therapist looking to focus exclusively on client care, and leave the rest of the administrative tasks to us?
- Are you looking for the flexibility to work from the office or from home?
- Would you like to create your own schedule, choose which days to work, and have a healthy work-life balance?
- Are you currently in your own private practice, but tired of the expensive marketing, isolation, minimal support, hours spent chasing payments, no administrative help, and unpaid time?
Tice Counseling & Wellness LLC seeks to hire an inspired LPC, LAPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist to join our supportive team within a group private practice. Currently, we are doing a mix of in-person client sessions and virtual client sessions. This hybrid mix means that approved candidates can work in the beautiful office space we provide or from a quiet home office. Due to client demand, we are looking for local candidates that can be available to meet with clients in person, and can commit to working at least two (2) evenings per week. We equip our clinicians with state-of-the-art EHR software where you can schedule clients, complete treatment plans and progress notes, and conduct HIPAA-compliant video sessions.
If you decide to work with us, you can expect a warm and supportive environment alongside other talented therapists, fully furnished office space, EHR software, a steady flow of motivated client referrals, IT support, case consultations, full administrative support, immediate assistance for any clinical concerns, and monthly staff meetings. We take care of all administrative tasks including credentialing, marketing, billing, collections, and scheduling initial sessions, so you can do what you love and go home at the end of the day with no further work responsibilities. This is the ideal position for therapists that love working with clients directly with very few duties outside of the therapy room.
We are looking for clinicians who have experience and interest in working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and/or couples. This position is quite flexible and we can work with you to create your dream job!
Compensation: PA Licensed Master’s Level Therapists and Licensed Psychologists in our practice earn $55-$80 per hour. We offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees and we also pay for time spent completing paperwork. There is a retirement plan available for all employees, whether part-time or full-time.
Specific Requirements: Candidate must have an active Pennsylvania License (LPC, LAPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist), as well as up-to-date Pennsylvania clearances. At least two years of outpatient counseling or outpatient equivalent experience preferred. Please submit resume and cover letter detailing experience and qualifications.
If you are an LAPC, we can provide supervision to obtain your LPC!
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
For more info on our practice, check out our website: www.ticecounselingandwellness.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you commit to working at least two (2) evenings per week?
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- outpatient mental health counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Pennsylvania license (LPC, LAPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist) (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hershey, PA 17033
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health counselor jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license or LPC Associate status required
- Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or a closely related field required
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused approaches
- Ability to complete Act 33 and Act 34 background clearances required by Pennsylvania law
Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health counselor in Pennsylvania?
To become a licensed mental health counselor in Pennsylvania, you must earn a master's degree in counseling or a related field and then apply to the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The path requires completing supervised clinical hours and passing the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or a board-approved equivalent before full LPC licensure is granted.
Which companies hire mental health counselors in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring mental health counselors in Pennsylvania right now include Clarvida, Pennsylvania Counseling Services, and The Children's Home of Pittsburgh, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's dense network of community behavioral health organizations, federally qualified health centers, and large integrated health systems like UPMC and Jefferson Health makes the state one of the more active hiring markets for this role in the region.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most mental health counselor jobs?
The cities with the most mental health counselor openings in Pennsylvania are Pittsburgh, Lebanon, and Aliquippa. Philadelphia dominates because of its concentration of hospital systems, community mental health centers, and university-affiliated clinics, while Pittsburgh draws volume from UPMC's large behavioral health division, and smaller cities like Allentown and Harrisburg reflect strong demand from county-funded outpatient programs and regional health systems serving central and eastern Pennsylvania.
Are there remote mental health counselor jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, because telehealth has become a mainstream delivery model for outpatient counseling. About 50% of mental health counselor openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broad adoption of teletherapy platforms across the state. Fully remote positions are most common in outpatient individual therapy, while roles in schools, residential programs, and crisis services almost always require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a mental health counselor in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an LPC Associate position, which Pennsylvania recognizes as a supervised clinical role that allows you to work toward full licensure while employed. Large employers such as UPMC Behavioral Health and community mental health centers run associate-level and new-clinician cohorts specifically designed for recent graduates. Candidates who have completed a practicum or internship at a Pennsylvania site, hold current Act 33 and Act 34 clearances, and have a certified trainee registration with the State Board stand out most in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to mental health counselor jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to mental health counselor jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find the roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred region, then apply directly to each employer without any intermediary step.
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