Behavioral Health Therapist I - Altoona

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

UPMC's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serves students in the State College Area School District and supports adolescents with psychiatric conditions to function in school and community. The program offers evaluations, medication management, and a range of counseling services, including individual, group, and family therapy.

This role requires a Master's degree and provides a pathway to LIC/LCPC credentials; one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and DSM application is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, evaluate treatment needs, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy and educate patients on recovery and wellness.
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate levels of care and community resources.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree

Job description

IOP (intensive outpatient program) serves State College Area School District students in grades 6-12. This is a unique partnership between UPMC and State College Area School District. The Intensive Outpatient Program supports adolescents who need treatment/services due to a psychiatric condition that is interfering with their ability to function successfully within the community/school. This program is designed to avoid a higher level of care or to use as a step-down service within a mental health continuum. Youth may receive psychiatric evaluations, medication management services, individual, group, or family counseling.

Sign-on Bonus: This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $7,000 for a 2-year work commitment!

Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Treatment

• Conduct patient assessments, evaluate treatment needs, and develop individualized treatment plans that address changing clinical needs.
• Provide individual and group therapy, engage families when appropriate, and educate patients on recovery and wellness.

Care Coordination & Case Management

• Collaborate with the clinical team to review cases, discuss service needs, and coordinate referrals to appropriate levels of care and community resources.
• Participate in treatment team meetings to monitor progress, update treatment plans, and support continuing care recommendations.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment sessions, case management activities, and productivity records.
• Submit clinical information to support service authorizations and ensure compliance with program and payer requirements.

Quality & Program Improvement

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Review patient progress and significant clinical changes with supervisors and other clinical staff as appropriate.
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required. (Successfully completed the educational requirements as defined in practicing state's code)
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions preferred.

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR MASTER'S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Passed the examination required by 49.11. relating to licensure examination. Must sign a license agreement and be actively working to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or Licensed Family Marriage Therapist (LMFT) within 30 months of hire.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran