R56070 Mental Health Professional​/Therapist

(#R56070) Mental Health Professional / Therapist

Recruitment began on October 23, 2025

and the job listing Expires on January 23, 2026

Mental Health Professional – Family-Based Therapist

Location: Salisbury Behavioral Health, Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania
Pay Rate: $25.00/hour
Schedule: Alternative 40-hour workweek (may include evenings and weekends)
Bonus: $1,000 sign-on bonus (paid in 3 increments over 12 months for full-time employees)

Make a Difference Every Day

If you’re passionate about helping children and families overcome mental health and substance use challenges, this is your opportunity to create meaningful change in your community. Join our dedicated team and provide in-home and community-based therapeutic support where it matters most.

Position Summary

As a Mental Health Professional (Family-Based Therapist), you’ll serve as the clinical lead on a multidisciplinary team, providing therapy and case management services to a caseload of 8 children and their families. Your work will focus on strengthening family relationships, improving emotional regulation, and building sustainable support systems.

Therapists deliver both team-based and individual services using the Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) model. A 3-year, paid training program through the Philadelphia Child and Guidance Center is provided, leading to state certification eligibility.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the lead therapist on a caseload of 8 families

Deliver therapy and case management services in the home and community

Develop and maintain treatment plans and conduct intake/ongoing assessments

Maintain a 60/40 ratio of team-based to individual services

Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation

Collaborate with Program Directors and Coordinators

Maintain strong relationships with clients, families, and stakeholders

Facilitate community linkages and aftercare planning

Uphold CASSP principles and cultural competence

Participate in supervision, training, and professional development

Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Rehabilitation, or a related Human Services field

OR RN with 5 years of mental health experience and OMH certification

Experience:

Minimum 2 years in a CASSP System Program (Family-Based)

Experience working with children/adolescents and complex family systems

Internship/practicum may count if in an outpatient or inpatient clinical setting

Licensure/

Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Ability to pass background checks (FBI, Child Line, criminal history, driving record)

Skills & Attributes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Cultural competence and empathy

Familiarity with behavioral health disorders and child development

Ability to maintain productivity and meet documentation timelines

Problem-solving, active listening, and critical thinking

Employee Benefits

Early Pay Access via Payactiv

Paid Time Off (for full-time employees)

Flexible Spending Accounts & HSAs (PA only)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Well-being Programs: Physical, emotional, and financial support

Chronic Condition Management: For qualifying employees (hypertension, diabetes)

Job-Specific & CPR/First Aid Training

Employee Perks & Discounts Program

Why Salisbury Behavioral Health?

Help individuals achieve independence and community involvement

Join a team that values your skills, growth, and compassion

Access meaningful training and career development

Be part of RHA Health Services, a trusted provider since 1989, committed to supporting individuals with mental health, developmental, and substance use needs across multiple states.