Behavioral Health Therapist I - Wexford

UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Pine Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Growth opportunities

Clinical supervision for licensure

Sign-on bonus up to $7,000

Job summary

UPMC's Western Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist I to join the Adult Mood and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospital Programs in Wexford. The role offers both in-person and virtual services to adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma and other mental health conditions, utilizing evidence-based therapies.

Requires a Master's degree in a related field; one year of clinical experience is preferred. Transcript submission is required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and DSM.
• Must attach graduate transcripts for consideration.
• Active licensure within 30 months of hire should be pursued (LPC/LCSW/LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Completes same-day clinical documentation and information for service authorization.
• Assesses and updates patient needs and treatment plans.
• Provides individual and group therapy and engages families.
• Creates comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse needs.
• Maintains daily clinical productivity records.

Tools

CPR

CCMC

Act 31/33/34

FBI Clearance

Job description

UPMC's Western Behavioral Health is looking to hire a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist I to join their Adult Mood and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospital Programs team in Wexford. Wexford IOP is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services both in-person and virtually to adults facing a variety of challenges. We support individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health conditions through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Our team is committed to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment, helping our clients achieve their personal goals and maintain their overall well-being.

This position will work Monday-Friday daylight hours.

This role/location provides free parking, opportunities for growth/advancement, clinical supervision for licensure, and additional learning opportunities.

Our Behavioral Health Therapist may be eligible for up to $7000 sign on bonus!

Responsibilities:

• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides necessary information for service authorization.
• Reviews cases and patient condition changes with the supervisor and clinical team.
• Assesses and updates patient needs and treatment plans.
• Conducts new patient assessments under supervision and implements treatment models.
• Provides individual and group therapy, engages families, and educates patients on recovery.
• Documents all patient interactions and case management activities.
• Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and makes referrals as needed.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to review and update treatment plans.
• Maintains daily clinical productivity records.
• Creates comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse needs.

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)

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE-LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

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.

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran