Current Positions Available

Licensed Child & Family Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)

We are seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Licensed Child & Family Therapist to provide outpatient mental health counseling to a manageable caseload of children, teens, parents, and families in a warm and welcoming nonprofit setting. This opportunity is open to candidates who are Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). Additionally, Licensed Social Workers (LSW) and pre-licensed candidates actively working toward full licensure will be considered as a Clinical Resident. As an Anchorpoint Therapist, you will find satisfaction in your work as you help clients address and resolve everyday mental wellness issues like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and family conflict. You will be part of a team of professionals who value one another personally and professionally, collaborate frequently, and care deeply about their clients. You will meaningfully contribute to Anchorpoint’s faith-based mission of personalized mental wellness and educational services accessible to all.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Build and maintain a consistent weekly counseling schedule with individual and/or family clients assigned to you (Full Time status: 25 completed counseling sessions per week on average; Part Time status: 12+ completed counseling sessions per week on average, based on your availability)
  • Conduct initial client intakes by assessing child and family risks, child and parent mental health, and family development with understanding of family functioning, strengths, and needs
  • Use family systems theory and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to understand and address concerns and to support necessary changes
  • Help families identify strengths and coping mechanisms, and work with families to resolve interpersonal challenges and prevent future issues/problems
  • Support each client and family individually with a holistic focus on emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual needs and assets; be able and open to incorporating spirituality / Christian Counseling into sessions where appropriate
  • Establish, implement, and maintain clear treatment objectives through personalized treatment plans for each assigned client; administer surveys every six sessions to assess client progress
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information, client records, clinical notes, and billing procedures/information using electronic mental health records system
  • Participate in counseling team meetings and provide/receive support and consultation as needed
  • Provide supervision/support to clinical interns and clinical residents
  • Maintain professional credentials by attaining required CEUs, seeking out professional development in areas of interest/need, ensuring cultural competencies, and attending to all licensure/certification requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Master’s degree (minimum) in Social Work, Marriage/Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology or related field
  • Credential Requirements: 1) Completed licensure for LCSW, LMFT, or LPC and able to be credentialed with major insurance companies OR 2.) Pre-licensed and LSW candidates actively working toward licensure will be considered as a Clinical Resident
  • Experience strongly preferred in family-based therapy and/or family counseling
  • Ability to work at least two weekday evenings OR one weekday evening and a Saturday morning each week
  • Act 33 (PA Child Abuse History), Act 34 (PA Criminal History), & FBI Fingerprinting Clearances required
  • Valid Driver’s License and access to properly insured motor vehicle and a safe driving record

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary paired with a manageable caseload size
  • Quarterly incentive bonus pay
  • Paid professional development based on your clinical interests
  • Private clinical office with ability and small budget to create your own therapeutic space (for Full Time)
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits (for Full Time)
  • Paid time off (for Full Time)
  • Paid holidays (for Full Time)
  • Retirement account with employer contributions
  • Flexible schedule and ability to manage your own hours

At Anchorpoint, you will have: the opportunity to focus on your own therapeutic interests/specializations and development; access to a wide range of therapeutic tools & resources, including play and sand tray therapy materials; assistance with CEU’s and training in new therapeutic approaches; and the opportunity to coach and mentor the next generation of therapists through Anchorpoint’s internship and residency programs. Anchorpoint’s Therapists carry a manageable caseload size that will allow you to provide above-and-beyond, personalized, and client-centered services while finding work-life balance.

To apply:

Please send resume to [email protected]

Community-Based Mental Wellness Coach & Educator

We are seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Community-based Mental Wellness Coach & Educator to provide basic mental wellness triage, support, coaching, and case management to underserved individuals in community-based settings. You will find satisfaction in your work as you help clients navigate through living with issues like anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. You will be part of a team of professionals who value one another personally and professionally, collaborate frequently, and care deeply about clients. You will meaningfully contribute to a nonprofit, faith-based mission of personalized mental wellness and educational services accessible to all.
 

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Maintain a consistent weekly one-to-one coaching schedule with clients on site at 3-4 different human services locations across Pittsburgh and northern Allegheny County, PA.
  • Perform basic mental wellness triage by assessing client risks and needs
  • Help clients identify strengths, passions, and values
  • Help clients set goals and develop strategies to achieve personal growth
  • Establish, implement, and maintain service objectives through personalized plans for each individual in caseload
  • Share strategies and skills to promote holistic social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual wellbeing
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information, client records, clinical notes, and billing procedures/information using electronic mental health records system
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of community resources and make appropriate referrals
  • Support Anchorpoint outreach efforts by facilitating/co-facilitating community presentations and representing Anchorpoint at community meetings/events
  • Participate in counseling team meetings and provide/receive support and consultation as needed
  • Seek out professional development in areas of interest/need, ensure cultural competencies and trauma-informed care, and stay abreast of emerging issues/trends
  • Be able and comfortable incorporating spirituality into sessions and group discussions

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree with Life Coach Certification
  • Master’s degree preferred in Social Work, Marriage/Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or related field (Life Coach Certification not required if this qualification is met)
  • Experience in case management, counseling, therapeutic support, family services, mental wellness/life coaching, and/or similar area required
  • If applying for Full-Time status: ability to work at least two weekday evenings OR one weekday evening and a Saturday morning on a normal weekly basis
  • If applying for Part-Time status: ability to work at least one weekday evening OR Saturday morning on a normal weekly basis
  • Act 33 (PA Child Abuse History), Act 34 (PA Criminal History), & FBI Clearances required
  • Reliable transportation with Valid Driver’s License, properly insured motor vehicle, and safe driving record

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary paired with a manageable caseload size
  • Paid training opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits (Full-Time only)
  • Paid time off (Full-Time only)
  • Paid holidays (Full-Time only)
  • Retirement account with employer contributions
  • Flexible schedule and ability to manage your own hours
TO APPLY:

Please send resume to [email protected]

Internships

Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry is committed to training future therapists who have a desire to integrate the resources of religious faith into their counseling with clients. In 1985, we expanded our level of community services by welcoming interns from various colleges and universities pursuing Master’s level degrees in counseling and social work. Students are provided the opportunity to develop their counseling skills under the direct supervision of our diverse and talented staff. Interns are encouraged to utilize all the resources within our counseling center, as well as the local community, to gain experience and confidence in their counseling abilities. Interns also work directly with our educational staff to facilitate our groups.

If you are interested in interning with us, please forward a resume to [email protected] with “intern candidate” as the subject line.