Acute Behavioral Health Clinician — Therapy & Evaluations

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a licensed behavioral health specialist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for acute psychiatric patients, including individual, group, and family therapy. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, treatment planning, and active participation in departmental meetings; you will collaborate with multispecialty teams to ensure quality patient care.

A Master's degree and an active LCSW/LPC/LMFT or equivalent license are required, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Active professional license: LCSW, LPC, LMFT or other Behavioral Specialist license.
• Must meet standard behavioral health credentials and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family therapy with assigned patients.
• Conducts an individual comprehensive evaluation for assigned patients.
• Completes all documentation according to regulatory requirements.
• Attends all required departmental/hospital meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Group therapy

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a licensed behavioral health specialist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for acute psychiatric patients, including individual, group, and family therapy. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, treatment planning, and active participation in departmental meetings; you will collaborate with multispecialty teams to ensure quality patient care.

A Master's degree and an active LCSW/LPC/LMFT or equivalent license are required, with