Lead Therapist
Company: POWER
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Lead Therapist
Classification: Full-Time/Exempt Location: Pittsburgh, PA –
Swissvale Campus Reports To: Outpatient Program Director Overview:
POWER's mission is to help women reclaim their lives from addiction
and related emotional health issues and improve the well-being of
future generations. We are an agency committed to quality
gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to women with substance use
and co-occurring disorders. All of POWER’s programs reflect the
lives of women and address the issues that matter most to them. Job
Summary: The Lead Therapist is a member of the Treatment Team and
will provide clinical supervision to Therapists/Counselors and
interns. They will provide clinical oversight and consultation to
all members of the Treatment Team. The Lead Therapist will also
carry a caseload and provide direct care to clients including
individual, group and family therapy. The Lead Therapist will work
closely with the Director and Psychiatrist to provide leadership
and clinical direction for the program. Key Lead Responsibilities:
Function autonomously and use appropriate judgment in the analysis
and problem solving of daily and crisis situations. Prescept all
new clinical staff and interns. Meet regularly with and provide
clinical supervision to Therapists/Counselors, interns as assigned.
Approve all documentation within required timeframes for all
assigned staff. Evaluate clinical staff and work in collaboration
with Manager to complete Performance Reviews. Facilitate Case
Consultations. Work with Director to structure an environment that
supports gender-responsive and trauma-informed care and promotes
the core values of POWER. Facilitate completion of Annual Training
Surveys/Individual Training Plans, assess clinical training needs
of staff and review results with Manager. Assist Director with
ensuring continuous quality improvement and monitor compliance with
Department of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure and all other
State, County and regulatory and funding requirements. Recommend
updates to Program Manual and other policies and procedures. Models
and supports clients and staff in health and wellness activities
and with using healthy coping skills. Therapist Responsibilities:
Conduct screening and assessments, utilizing ASAM criteria, to
determine the appropriate level of care. Based on the assessments,
refer clients to the appropriate treatment programs and agencies.
Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, which drive
treatment planning. Together with clients, help to identify needs
and develop individualized treatment plans that reflect client’s
goals and objectives. Review and update Treatment Plans as
necessary. Provide individual and group therapy. Provide family
education and counseling. Provide substance use and mental health
education and facilitate psycho-educational groups as needed. Work
with the program psychiatrist and external prescribers to ensure
that clients’ behavioral health needs are being addressed and help
to facilitate and integrate the psychiatrist/doctor
recommendations. As a member of the treatment team, using a
strength-based and trauma-informed approach, works collaboratively
with the clients and other treatment team members (internal and
external) to help support clients in their treatment and recovery.
Be knowledgeable about and remain in compliance with internal and
external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards;
including, for example, all of POWER’s policies and procedures and
Quality Assurance Plan, DDAP requirements, State Licensing
standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care
regulations. Complete all paperwork within required timeframes and
maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records. Participate in all
staff development and training as required. Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in counseling, Social Work or related field, and a
minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a human service
setting; OR bachelor's degree in counseling, Social Work or related
field, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a human services
setting; or combination of comparable skills, experience and
education. LSW/LCSW/LPC licensure preferred, full PCB certification
(CADC, CCS, CAADC) is also acceptable. Act 73, 33 and 34 Clearances
Valid PA Driver’s license and driving record in good standing
Highly proficient with technology including Microsoft Office 365,
SharePoint navigation, and the capability to competently navigate
the Client Health Record (EMR). Experience in a women-centered
treatment environment or with gender-responsive care preferred.
Personal recovery experience is not required; however, knowledge of
recovery support systems and 12-Step programs preferred. Skills and
Competencies: Experience with trauma-informed services,
motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapies,
including DBT, preferred. Understands and supports a
trauma-informed system of care Effective interpersonal and
engagement skills. Self-directed and flexible to meet the needs of
staff, clients and management. Strong organizational and
time-management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills. Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy and
demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace
harmony. Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer
service. Physical and Work Requirements: Ability to work in POWER’s
various program sites and offices. Ability to work the hours
necessary to complete the work as an exempt role Ability to climb
stairs and lift light boxes under Ability to take on-call as
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