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 compassionate mental health professional to provide comprehensive evaluations and therapy for acute psychiatric patients. In this role, you will engage in individual, group, and family therapy while ensuring compliance with all documentation and regulatory standards. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients, working collaboratively within a supportive team environment. If you are dedicated to improving mental health and possess the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a meaningful way.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; LCSW, LPC, or LMFT licensure preferred.
• CPR certification and various background clearances are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to individuals, groups, and families.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations for assigned patients.
• Completes documentation according to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Documentation Skills

Patient Evaluation

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:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) or other Behavioral Specialist license
• 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

• Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) clearance
• 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.