Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Hybrid Position

Job Overview:

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 PT employee and have the option to stay PT or work in a FT 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

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work as a hybrid part-time W-2 employee, with option of electing to FT once minimum PT hours are maintained. We aim to have your schedule filled within 4 months, but realistically this may take 6 months.
• 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.
• 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

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy
• Active, unrestricted license in PA (LCSW, LICSW, LPC, LMFT)
• Residency in Pittsburgh, PA
• Minimum 2 years post-LCSW/LPC experience (3 preferred)
• Specialized training or certification in at least one modality (e.g., EMDR, DBT, CBT, EFT, ACT, IFS, etc)
• Experience facilitating therapy groups
• 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 (we offer this to bridge the gap in schedules in slow seasons)
• 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
• Ability to start seeing clients 30 days from your hire date.

Compensation & Benefits:

Our generous benefits and compensation package demonstrate the value of our employees’ professional growth and training in specialized skills through ongoing supervision to maintain these skills, training opportunities, and more. We also highly value our employees' health and well-being, which is demonstrated in the flexibility in creating your schedule for work/life balance. All of these individual expenses can add up and we want to ensure you have the freedom and flexibility to focus your attention on the work you enjoy.

• W-2 part-time position with competitive commission-based compensation at an Hourly Flat Rate based on billable session hours
• $60 per hour for individual therapy
• $95 per hour group therapy
• $50 per hour for EAP sessions
• $15 per hour administrative compensation
• $15 per hour for mandatory staff meetings, trainings & onboarding compensation
• Payroll taxes withheld (no self-employment tax)
• Malpractice insurance, marketing, client referrals, and intake coordination provided
• Assistance with WV licensure and fee reimbursement
• Optional Health Insurance stipend to use towards your premiums/copays/etc ($75/month after meeting minimum PT weekly hour average; $150/month after meeting FT status)
• Retirement plan option (after meeting minimum PT weekly hour average)
• Free CEUs for licensure requirements
• Access to clinical supervision (optional)
• Training reimbursement opportunities (with prior approval after 6 months employment)
• Free Employee Health & Wellness Events with leading holistic providers
• 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 not for you if you are:

• Seek only generalist therapy work
• Prefer solo practice or independent contractor position
• Plan to start your own practice soon, return to a former practice, or work in your private practice alongside working with us (if you have a private practice you are closing, we understand it might take time to do that and will work with you in the transition)

This position is ideal for you if you are:

• 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
• Looking to work as part of a team
• Want to innovate in therapy delivery as we grow (workshops, intensives, online programs, community collaborations)

Application Instructions

To apply, please complete our application form at: https://www.mh-specialists.com/careers

We look forward to hearing more about you and the expertise you can bring to Mental Health Specialists LLC!

Pay: $60.00 - $95.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)
• LPC (Preferred)
• LMFT (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15217