Behavioral Health Clinician - Pittsburgh - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated mental health professional to provide essential therapy services to psychiatric patients. In this role, you will engage in individual, group, and family therapy, ensuring comprehensive evaluations and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients in need of support. If you are passionate about mental health and have the required qualifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital field in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required along with relevant behavioral health licenses.
• Experience in counseling preferred, especially in behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to patients.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and maintain documentation.

Skills

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Family Therapy

Documentation Skills

Behavioral Health Counseling

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CPR Certification

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of acute psychiatric patients.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides individual, group and family therapy with assigned patients. (70%)
2. Conducts an individual comprehensive evaluation for assigned patients. (10%)
3. Completes all documentation according to regulatory requirements (e.g. treatment plans, progress notes). (10%)
4. Attends all required departmental/hospital meetings. (10%)
5. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

1. Master's degree in a relevant field
2. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) or other Behavioral Specialist license
3. CPR – American Heart Association
   • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
   • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
   • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

1. Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) clearance
2. Prior counseling experience in a behavioral health setting

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.