Behavioral Health Clinician - Pittsburgh - Full Time

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

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

Preferred

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

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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