Behavioral Health Therapist I -OCD/Anxiety IOP

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

UPMC Western Behavioral Health is seeking an OCD Therapist to support an OCD & Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Program in the Pittsburgh area. The role involves providing individual and group therapy, conducting assessments, and coordinating with the treatment team in an evening schedule (12:00 PM–8:00 PM).

A graduate degree and clinical experience are preferred, with licensure goals encouraged. Requirements include master’s level training, ongoing supervision, and adherence to DSM-based practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OCD and DSM concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy for OCD and Anxiety populations.
• Complete same-day clinical documentation and service authorizations.
• Assess changing patient needs and update treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and participate in meetings.
• Maintain daily clinical productivity records and develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field

Job description

UPMC Western Behavioral Health is currently hiring an OCD Therapist in the Pittsburgh Area!
UPMC Western Behavioral Health oversees a wide array of behavioral health services. We provide cutting-edge programs and compassionate care for all types of psychiatric conditions and mental health disorders. This position is for our OCD and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide clinical treatment services to an OCD & Anxiety (and related disorders) population in our regional areas. This is an intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) designed to service patients with a mental health diagnosis of OCD or Anxiety who meet dimensions for IOP treatment criteria.
Experience with OCD and using ERP is preferred but not required. You will be trained and supervised by an OCD specialist. This position will work evening shifts, Monday - Friday 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Sign-On Bonuses up to $7,000!
Responsibilities:

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides required information for service authorization.
• Reviews cases with supervisors and clinical staff, especially when patient conditions change.
• Assesses and incorporates patients’ changing needs into treatment plans for outpatient and intensive outpatient programs.
• Conducts new patient assessments under supervision and applies appropriate treatment models, interventions, and referrals.
• Provides individual and group therapy, involves families as indicated, and educates patients on recovery.
• Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, case management, and patient-related activities per guidelines.
• Collaborates with the clinical team to determine need for additional services and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to review cases, update treatment plans, and monitor progress.
• Maintains daily clinical productivity records.
• Develops comprehensive treatment plans addressing a full continuum of therapeutic and supportive services.
• 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 GRADUATE 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.

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