Behavioral Health Therapist I

UPMC is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist I to support the CYF team under Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough.

The purpose of this job is providing clinical treatment services to children and families. This is an outpatient treatment program designed to service patients with a mental health diagnosis who meet dimensions for outpatient and / or partial hospitalization treatment criteria.

The incumbent will primarily be working in Westmoreland County, but will also have clients in Allegheny, Washington, and Fayette County as well. Some travel is required. The incumbent can expect to work Monday - Friday, with some evenings when needed. Shift times can vary depending on need. The incumbent will be joining a supportive team that enjoys a flexible work environment.

Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!!

Responsibilities :

Quality Assurance and Improvement : Participates in program activities to ensure quality and performance.

Clinical Documentation : Completes documentation on the same day of service and provides necessary information for service authorization.

Case Reviews : Periodically reviews cases and discusses significant clinical changes with the team.

Patient Assessment : Assesses and updates patient needs and incorporates them into treatment plans.

New Patient Assessments : Conducts assessments under supervision and makes clinical decisions regarding treatment and referrals.

Therapy and Education : Provides individual and group therapy, engages families, and educates patients on recovery.

Documentation : Records all assessments, treatment sessions, and other patient-related work.

Service Referrals : Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and refers patients to appropriate resources.

Team Meetings : Participates in regular meetings to review and update treatment plans and monitor progress.

Productivity Records : Maintains daily records of clinical productivity.

Treatment Planning : Creates comprehensive treatment plans addressing a variety of patient needs.

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required. (Successfully completed the educational requirements as defined in practicing state's code)

One year of clinical experience preferred. Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred.

Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions preferred.

ATTENTION : A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE CONSIDERATION PROCESS.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Passed the examination required by 49.11. relating to licensure examination. Must sign a license agreement and be actively working to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or Licensed Family Marriage Therapist (LMFT) within 30 months of hire.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran