Acute Behavioral Health Clinician & Therapy Lead

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of acute psychiatric patients. The role involves delivering individual, group and family therapy, performing initial evaluations, and ensuring documentation complies with regulatory requirements.

CPR and criminal background clearances are required, and the position adheres to HIPAA, privacy policies, and information security guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Licensed professional license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) or equivalent Behavioral Specialist license.
• OAPSA clearance preferred.

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 (e.g. treatment plans, progress notes).
• Attends all required departmental/hospital meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Therapy skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling tools

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

LCSW/LPC/LMFT or equivalent Behavioral Specialist license

OAPSA clearance preferred

Job description

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of acute psychiatric patients. The role involves delivering individual, group and family therapy, performing initial evaluations, and ensuring documentation complies with regulatory requirements.

CPR and criminal background clearances are required, and the position adheres to HIPAA, privacy policies, and information security guidelines.