37 Substance Abuse Counseling jobs in Altoona

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows .
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges : We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
• AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
• Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
• Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
• Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
• Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
• Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $72-$99 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions- including no-shows .
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges : We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
• AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
• Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
• Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
• Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
• Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
• Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $72-$99 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions- including no-shows .
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges : We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
• AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
• Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
• Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
• Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
• Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
• Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $72-$99 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions- including no-shows .
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges : We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
• AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
• Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
• Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
• Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
• Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
• Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $72-$99 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions- including no-shows .
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges : We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
• AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
• Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
• Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
• Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
• Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
• Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $72-$99 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can't be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most-your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows .
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges : We don't charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most-your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
• AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
• Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
• Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
• Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
• Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
• Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $72-$99 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at UPMC summary:

This role is for a full-time Inpatient Psychiatrist based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, providing specialized psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team. The position emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, clinical excellence, and contributing to improved mental health outcomes. The employer offers competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth and diversity.

Inpatient Psychiatrist Opportunity in Altoona, PA

Job at a Glance:

• Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Role: Inpatient Psychiatrist
• Schedule: Full-time

Description:

Join our dedicated team as an Inpatient Psychiatrist in Altoona, PA, where you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional mental health care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, focusing on delivering Life Changing Medicine to our patients. You will be part of a supportive team that values professional growth and work-life balance, all while making a significant impact on the community's mental health and well-being.

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• Provide expert psychiatric care with a focus on inpatient treatment, demonstrating strong clinical skills and compassionate patient interaction.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Contribute to our mission of improving mental health outcomes and advancing psychiatric knowledge.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Access to health and wellness programs, generous PTO, and paid parental leave.
• Opportunities for career development and continuing education.
• Participation in a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Current Pennsylvania medical licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.

UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.

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Keywords:

inpatient psychiatrist, mental health care, psychiatric treatment, clinical skills, patient care, multidisciplinary team, psychiatry, mental health outcomes, board certification, patient-centered care

Inpatient Psychiatry opening - Altoona, PA Located 98m to PittsburghJ1, H1 EligiblePosition Details

• Full-time, permanent
• Join a dedicated team as an Inpatient Psychiatrist in Altoona, PA, where you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional mental health care.
• This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, focusing on delivering Life Changing Medicine to patients.
• You will be part of a supportive team that values professional growth and work-life balance, all while making a significant impact on the community's mental health and well-being.
• Provide expert psychiatric care with a focus on inpatient treatment, demonstrating strong clinical skills and compassionate patient interaction
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Contribute to our mission of improving mental health outcomes and advancing psychiatric knowledge.
Compensation/Benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus
• $4,000 CME allowance
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, life, vision and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
About the Group
• 400-bed regional tertiary hospital serving west central Pennsylvania.
• Accredited level II trauma, stroke and chest pain center, and a regional oncology center.
• Additional signature services include comprehensive cardiology/cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health, bariatrics, maternity, robotic surgery, and wound care.
• The hospital is a 4-star CMS hospital with a Leapfrog A grade in patient safety.
• The medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care and specialty physicians, including full-service hospitalists, intensivists and a team of interventional radiologists.
• $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer.
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physiciansOver 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
• Over 800 doctors offices and outpatient sites
About the Community:
• You can choose to live in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg area or State College (hometown of Penn State University's main campus). Both communities offer safe and enriching environments to enjoy work/life balance
• Located in the Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region
• Very reasonable cost of living
• Excellent school systems
• Abundant cultural amenities including theatre, symphony, minor league baseball, transportation history, festivals, Big10 sports and national touring performing artists
• Centrally located with easy access to larger, neighboring cities. Between 40 minutes to 4.5 hours to major cities including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC.
• Mountains to climb and ski, rivers and lakes to paddle and fish, trails and roadways to bike, numerous golf courses, tennis and pickle ball courts right here!
• Everything you need within a 15-minute drive no rush hour traffic, no parking fees