Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/ LPC)

Staunton Clinic, a part of Heritage Valley Health System, is seeking a Licensed Psychotherapist to join our growing team. We are a prestigious community behavioral health center offering mental health and counseling services to our local communities.

Candidates should possess either a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) certification in the state of Pennsylvania.
Therapists within Staunton Clinic provide specialized treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Group Therapy, Marital Counseling and Family Therapy. Our therapists provide strength-based services designed to assist individuals in learning coping skills for problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and managing stress. Staunton Clinic promotes staff growth and development through ongoing training opportunities.

Department: Staunton Clinic

Status: Full-Time (Exempt) & Part-Time (Non-Exempt) positions also available.

Hours: Daylight office position Monday-Friday with opportunity to work one evening until 7:00pm.

Locations:
Wexford, PA 15090
Edgeworth/ Sewickley, PA 15143
West Allegheny/ Imperial, PA 15126

Key Customers: Persons with Mental Illness, Co-Occurring Diagnoses, Intellectual Disabilities, Families, Agencies, Students, and Community.

Why work at Staunton Clinic?
• Convenient locations across Allegheny County – Bellevue, Imperial, Sewickley and Wexford
• Free/Onsite Parking at all locations
• Competitive experienced based pay and excellent benefit packages. Including retirement plan and match opportunities
• Scheduling flexibility that promotes a healthy work/life balance
• Staunton Clinic provides a wide array of outpatient and community-based services
• Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management
• Outpatient Therapy – individual, group, marital and family
• Administrative and Blended Service Coordination
• Certified Peer Services
• Staunton Clinic provides outpatient services to over 4500 clients per year
• Serves a diverse client population; including our communities most vulnerable members
• Staunton Clinic has a strong team approach and model – interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultation and case conceptualization
• Staunton Clinic offers ongoing staff training and development opportunities – Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Documentation, CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc. – this includes opportunities for continuing education credits

Basic Function:
To provide psychotherapy and general mental health services in support of the mission of Heritage Valley Health System.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Master’s degree and clinical licensure in specialized field such as Social Work (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania
Sustains highest level of state licensure in chosen field through continued educational and professional development.
• Credentialing through major insurance companies.
• Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 prior to commencing employment.
• Must have ability to treat both children and adults.

Preferred:
• Extensive knowledge of community mental health, knowledge of regulatory agencies, managed care requirements, quality improvement and community resources.
• Trained in evidenced-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or Motivational Interviewing; Intensive Outpatient and Co-Occuring experience is a plus.
Principal Accountabilities/Essential Functions:
1. Demonstrates behavior consistent with Heritage Valley Health System’s values
2. Demonstrates effective management of schedule and clinical skills in order to meet or exceed productivity requirements to ensure fiscal responsibility for system success.
3. Demonstrates willingness for teamwork and the flexibility to change tasks quickly.
4. Completes high quality psychosocial assessments that meet standards of thoroughness, accuracy and timeliness, and presents in treatment team
5. Demonstrates the ability to select, utilize and document appropriate Evidence Based Practices including CBT, DBT, MI treatment modalities based on clinical guidelines, medical necessity criteria and utilization management principles.
6. Produces complete treatment plans (with signatures), timely collaborative documentation, progress notes that correspond to measurable/objective goals and documentation that conforms to state, county, hospital and managed care requirements via electronic health record.
7. Ensures fiscal success through education of patients regarding payment responsibilities, design of service plan within insurance benefit limits, and collaboration with administrative team and accountability of no shows through attention to policies regarding no show/cancellations.
8. Completes and turns in (daily) fee ticket with assigned patients at every billable service, including using Payor Grid to determine appropriate billing code.
9. Collaborates and communicates with assigned supervisor and other members of the management team in identifying potential situations of risk or safety concerns.
10. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to mentor Masters Level Interns and/or engage as a Task Supervisor for Masters Level interns in accordance with signed university agreements.
11. Follows through in managing patient care by promptly returning phone calls, and adhering to Staunton Clinic’s Engagement Policy.
12. Demonstrates ethical conduct according to professional codes and establishes appropriate boundaries within the patient care relationship.
13. Other duties as assigned.