Therapeutic Coach

Allegheny County

START Therapeutic Coach working with individuals aged 6 and older with disabilities. Collaborating with families and teams to provide therapeutic coaching and enhance home environments.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing therapeutic coaching strategies and maintaining a supportive environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs. Proficient in documentation and communication with clinical teams to ensure effective intervention outcomes.

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Therapeutic CoachingBiopsychosocial AssessmentDocumentation ManagementCultural CompetenceIntervention Practices

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Hard Skills

Therapeutic CoachingDocumentation ManagementBiopsychosocial AssessmentStrengths-Based StrategiesCrisis Intervention

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationEmpathyBoundary ManagementSupportive Environment

Tools & Technologies

START Information Reporting System (SIRS)

Certifications & Qualifications

Act 33 ClearanceAct 34 Clearance

Industry Keywords

Intellectual DisabilitiesMental HealthHuman ServicesTherapeutic StrategiesFamily Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a supporting and encouraging environment for caregivers and persons receiving therapeutic coaching.
Implement all STC services as outlined in the START Therapeutic Coaching Manual.
Collaborate with START clinical team to identify positive, strengths-based, and culturally competent therapeutic strategies.
Communication with START team about biopsychosocial factors influencing current functioning, effects of interventions, and coaching outcomes.
Provide modeling and education with entire family/support system to create a safe, nurturing home environment.
Maintains timely documentation, session/visit notes, and other data, including START Information Reporting System (SIRS) entry.
Responds to individual safety needs, including reporting significant changes in a person’s presentation and health.
Maintain professional boundaries with persons and families receiving services and follow ethical and licensing guidelines.
Serves as a positive representative for the START Program with other professionals, families and the community.
Attend and participate in daily Triage with START team and system partners.
Maintain knowledge of various intervention practices through training and in-service opportunities presented or discovered.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or other human service-related field.
Minimum of 2-years of experience working with persons with ID/A and mental health needs.
Act 33 and 34 clearances.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements