Lead Counselor – Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Location: High Focus Centers – Radnor, PA
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time | Daytime Hours

About High Focus Centers

High Focus Centers is a leading provider of outpatient mental health and substance use treatment throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Through specialized programs, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adults and adolescents experiencing mental health and co-occurring disorders.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Counselor to support our Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Radnor. This position combines direct clinical care with program leadership responsibilities, serving as a clinical resource and mentor to the treatment team while helping ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and support to counselors within the Adult PHP program.
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and evaluate clients to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Develop DSM-5-TR diagnoses and collaborate with the treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy as clinically appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and clinical discussions.
• Maintain a reduced caseload while providing clinical support to promote continuity of care and program coverage.
• Assist the Program Director with day-to-day clinical operations, workflow, and program needs.
• Review clinical documentation and support compliance with organizational, clinical, and regulatory standards.
• Provide crisis intervention and help maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic treatment environment.
• Support the development and implementation of program initiatives and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts and overall program development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Previous experience working in an Adult PHP, IOP, or similar behavioral health setting preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health treatment practices.
• Experience with clinical documentation and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide clinical guidance and support to a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join High Focus Centers?

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your clinical career while remaining actively involved in patient care. As a Lead Counselor, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical support, mentor fellow clinicians, and help shape the quality and effectiveness of an Adult PHP program.