Family Therapist - Part Time
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Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers
Cranberry Township, PA, US
Summary
The Licensed Family Therapist provides family therapy, clinical assessments, and individualized treatment planning within a residential behavioral health facility. The role focuses on strengthening family systems and facilitating therapeutic groups to support adolescents and their families.
Job Description
Licensed Family Therapist – Residential Treatment
Location: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Job Type: Part Time (In-person)
Pay: From $33.00 per hour
Hours: 11am-7pm
Overview
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is opening a new female residential behavioral health facility in Cranberry Township, PA and is seeking a skilled Licensed Family Therapist to join our clinical team.
This role provides the opportunity to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based care while supporting adolescents and their families in achieving long-term emotional and behavioral success.
Why Join DTAC
- Opportunity to help launch a new residential program
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team
- Meaningful work impacting youth and families
- Ongoing supervision and professional development
- Supportive and mission-driven leadership
Position Summary
The Licensed Family Therapist provides family therapy, assessments, and treatment planning within a residential treatment setting. This role focuses on strengthening family systems, improving communication, and supporting successful long-term outcomes through evidence-based and culturally responsive care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide family therapy and group counseling to clients and their families
- Conduct clinical assessments and provide diagnostic recommendations
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
- Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Present clinical information to treatment teams, families, and referral sources
- Support the safety and well-being of youth in placement
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training
- Assist with therapeutic, recreational, and educational programming
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related clinical field
- Active Pennsylvania clinical license (MFT, LCSW, or LPC)
- Minimum of 3 years experience in child or adolescent behavioral health
- Experience providing family therapy and working with family systems
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred:
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Experience in residential or intensive treatment settings
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
Requirements
- Ability to work in a residential treatment environment
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to ethical clinical practice and documentation standards
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Cranberry Township, PA
Work Location
This is an in-person position based in Cranberry Township, PA (16066).
Apply Today
If you are a licensed clinician passionate about strengthening families and supporting youth in a therapeutic residential setting, we encourage you to apply and join DTAC’s growing team.
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.
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is an award-winning provider of specialized treatment programs serving children, adolescents, and their families throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Delaware. Since 1991, we have been serving the mental health needs of families and their children with compassionate, caring, and effective treatment options.
Our cutting-edge treatment programs are administered in schools, clinics, and in our unique residential settings. We provide individual therapy, child & family centered treatment, and long-term residential treatment in small, intimate, family-like settings for adolescents who have experienced physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and trauma.
Through a separate and unique treatment course, DTAC has become known as the preeminent provider of residential care for teens that exhibit sexual behavior problems and are motivated to participate in an intensive, solution-focused treatment process.
All of DTAC’s treatments are provided by highly trained and certified clinical staff (inclusive of Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists and Nationally Certified Mental Health Professionals), with an emphasis on trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and optimum child development strategies. Treatment planning is derived from comprehensive evaluation and assessment processes utilizing leading clinical instruments such as the ERASOR, AASI-2™, clinical polygraph and the CAFAS™ facilitated by experts with national affiliations such as clinical membership in ATSA and NASW. Individualized, onsite educational programming is provided to all residents to include special education services (IEP) provided by PDE certified instructors. This educational component is provided by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit.
Founded
1991
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Milton, Pennsylvania
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is an award-winning provider of specialized treatment programs serving children, adolescents, and their families throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Delaware. Since 1991, we have been serving the mental health needs of families and their children with compassionate, caring, and effective treatment options.
Our cutting-edge treatment programs are administered in schools, clinics, and in our unique residential settings. We provide individual therapy, child & family centered treatment, and long-term residential treatment in small, intimate, family-like settings for adolescents who have experienced physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and trauma.
Through a separate and unique treatment course, DTAC has become known as the preeminent provider of residential care for teens that exhibit sexual behavior problems and are motivated to participate in an intensive, solution-focused treatment process.
All of DTAC’s treatments are provided by highly trained and certified clinical staff (inclusive of Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists and Nationally Certified Mental Health Professionals), with an emphasis on trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and optimum child development strategies. Treatment planning is derived from comprehensive evaluation and assessment processes utilizing leading clinical instruments such as the ERASOR, AASI-2™, clinical polygraph and the CAFAS™ facilitated by experts with national affiliations such as clinical membership in ATSA and NASW. Individualized, onsite educational programming is provided to all residents to include special education services (IEP) provided by PDE certified instructors. This educational component is provided by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit.
Founded
1991
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Milton, Pennsylvania
