HSC Cohort Eligible Position – Family-Based Mental Health Therapist – Erie, PA

Barber National Institute is proud to participate in the Erie County Human Services Cohorts (HSC) Initiative, offering an exciting opportunity for professionals entering or advancing in Family-Based Mental Health Services.

As a Family-Based Mental Health Therapist within Barber's Behavioral Health service line, you will provide intensive, in-home therapy to children and families throughout the Erie, PA community. Using the Structural Family Therapy model—often alongside Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)—you and your co-therapist will work directly in homes, schools, and community settings to strengthen family systems, reduce psychiatric hospitalizations, and promote long-term stability.

This role is eligible for the HSC Initiative, which supports workforce growth and retention across Erie County's Health Choices agencies serving individuals impacted by mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and social determinants of health. As an HSC member, you will receive:

· Job-related training and professional development

· Connection to regional Health Choices employers and career pathways

· Financial incentives, including a stipend and up to $45,000 in eligible student loan repayment

· A $6,000 Sign-On Bonus through Barber National Institute

HSC members commit to:

· Attending monthly cohort training sessions for two years

· Completing two years of full-time employment in a targeted role, including Family-Based Mental Health Services

Through this partnership initiative—administered by the Erie County Department of Human Services Office of Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, Erie Together, and Donnelly-Boland and Associates—you will gain meaningful clinical experience, structured professional support, and financial benefits while making a direct impact on families in the community.

If you are passionate about trauma-informed care, strengthening family systems, and delivering community-based mental health services, this is an opportunity to grow your career while changing lives.