Behavioral Health Therapist Associate

UPMC; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Business casual dress code

Job summary

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist Associate to deliver clinical treatment to adults and adolescents in a trauma-informed outpatient program. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual and group therapy, with collaboration from an on-site psychiatrist.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practices such as CBT, MI, DBT, and EMDR, with schedule Monday–Friday daytime hours and some evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage adults and adolescents with assessments and treatment planning.
• Provide individual and group therapy; support recovery and skill-building.
• Coordinate with the team and community resources for continuity of care.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, and related information timely.
• Support referrals and transitions to appropriate levels of care.

Skills

CBT

MI

DBT

EMDR

Job description

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes is excited to welcome a passionate and drivenBehavioral Health Therapist Associate to our team!

Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping adults and adolescents achieve recovery, improve mental wellness, and build healthier lives. Our trauma-informed outpatient program provides comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment, including Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient services for adults, outpatient counseling for adolescents, individual and group therapy, and adult medication management in collaboration with an on-site psychiatrist. We focus on treating the whole person through a person-centered approach that supports lasting recovery and wellness.

In this role, you will provide clinical treatment services to adults and adolescents, including comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, case management, service coordination, advocacy, and resource linkage. Services are delivered across multiple levels of care, including Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and traditional outpatient services, supporting individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that values high-quality patient care and professional growth. Regular team meetings with our psychiatrist support coordinated treatment planning, while evidence-based approaches such as CBT, MI, DBT, and EMDR help guide patient care.

Key Information

• Schedule: M-F, Daylight with some evening hours as needed to support the team as needed. No weekends, holidays or on-call required.
• Location: 223 S. Pleasant Ave, 15501
• Dress Code: Business Casual

• Parking: Free, on site, adjacent from building

Responsibilities

• Engage potential clients, identify barriers to participation, and gather relevant psychiatric, substance use, and referral information to support continuity of care.
• Under supervision, conduct assessments and screenings, assist with provisional diagnoses, and contribute to individualized treatment planning based on patient's needs.
• Provide individual and group therapy, recovery education, and family involvement as appropriate while promoting patient self-management and recovery.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and community resources to monitor progress, coordinate services, and facilitate referrals or transitions to appropriate levels of care.

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, case management activities, and authorization-related information, while participating in quality improvement efforts.