Behavioral Health Therapist I - Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving lives through comprehensive addiction treatment. As a Behavioral Health Therapist I, you'll engage with patients in both individual and group settings, utilizing a harm reduction approach to foster recovery. This role offers a supportive environment where you can collaborate with a passionate team, ensuring that each patient receives tailored care. With competitive sign-on bonuses and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health and addiction services.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Licensure as a behavioral health professional is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and create treatment plans for patients.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and document progress.

Skills

Therapeutic Communication

Crisis Intervention

Clinical Documentation

Patient Assessment

Group Therapy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Job description

The Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services (CPCDS) is looking for passionate Behavioral Health Therapist I’s to join the team! The CPCDS is an Addiction Medicine Services facility that treats co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Our program utilizes a harm reduction approach to treatment and offers a variety of treatment options from intensive outpatient, outpatient groups, individual therapy, medication management and collaboration with other ancillary support services.

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$5,000 for a 1-year contract

$7,000 for a 2-year contract

$10,000 for a 3-year contract

Responsibilities:

• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Completes clinical documentation on the same day and provides necessary information for service authorization.
• Reviews cases and serious patient condition changes with supervisor and clinical personnel.
• Assesses changing patient needs and updates treatment plans accordingly.
• Conducts assessments of new patients under supervision and implements treatment concepts.
• Provides individual and group therapy, engages families in treatment, and educates patients on recovery.
• Documents all patient-related activities according to guidelines.
• Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and refers patients to appropriate care levels and community programs.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to review and update patient plans and monitor progress.
• Maintains daily records of clinical productivity.
• Creates comprehensive treatment plans for patients with varied needs.