Behavioral Health Clinician/Therapist - Center for Traumatic Stress in Children & Adolescents

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled mental health professional to provide comprehensive evaluations and therapeutic services to acute psychiatric patients. This role emphasizes individual, group, and family therapy, ensuring that each patient receives the highest standard of care. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and hold necessary licenses, including LCSW or LPC. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need, while adhering to ethical standards and compliance requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with relevant behavioral health licenses.
• Experience in individual, group, and family therapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to individuals, groups, and families.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for assigned patients.

Skills

Therapeutic Skills

Counseling Skills

Documentation Skills

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.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.