Behavioral Health Therapist II

UPMC; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist II for its outpatient program in Bridgeville, PA. The role involves providing individual and group therapy, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans for patients with mental health needs. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree and have two years of clinical experience in assessing and treating behavioral health conditions.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Two years of clinical experience required.
• Familiarity with DSM and psychiatric evaluations essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group therapy to patients.
• Conducts assessments of new patients and documents treatment.
• Creates treatment plans and participates in team meetings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling

Job description

Join to apply for the Behavioral Health Therapist II role at UPMC

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Behavioral Health Therapist II role at UPMC

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

UPMC Children's Hospital is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist II to work at the South satellite located at 205 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017.

The Behavioral Health Therapist II will provide independent clinical treatment services to the targeted populations. This is an outpatient treatment program designed to service patients with a mental health diagnosis who meet dimensions for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization treatment criteria.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains daily records of clinical productivity in the program as instructed.
• Provides individual and group therapy to patients in the program (remove word program) home, school, community settings and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated. Provides education to patients on recovery as appropriate.
• Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, review and update patient treatment plans, monitor therapeutic progress and initiate recommendations for referral and continuing care.
• Utilizes a relevant and evidence based treatment approach in the context of the program as appropriate.
• Conducts assessments of new patients using the identified format for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions and referrals, as instructed. Implements, improves, and adapts concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients.
• Creates a treatment plan that includes an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive and other services for the patients a variety and complexity of needs serviced by the program.
• Participates in the regulatory and licensure preparation activities on an ongoing basis with program leadership.
• Independently demonstrates competency in management of administrative responsibilities associated with patient care with minimal supervision. This may include but not be limited to caseload management, group census, and other administrative tasks.
• Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.
• Grows clinical skills by learning and implementing new treatment approaches on a regular basis.
• Reviews cases and/or groups periodically, as well as serious clinical patient condition changes with supervisor and other clinical personnel as indicated.
• Completes clinical documentation on the same day of service delivery and provides clinical information to patient access representative personnel and insurance providers to ensure authorization for services.
• Participates in the mentoring of student interns.
• Participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement activities of the program.
• Assesses changing needs of patients per guidelines for outpatient, and/or partial hospitalization programs, community and school based programs, and incorporates these into treatment plan and treatment plan review.
• Discusses need for additional services with the clinical team to determine appropriateness of recommendations. Refers patients to other levels of care, community based self-help programs for recovery or other community social or human services as needed.
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.
• Two years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions required.
• Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM required.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) is required.
• Clinical Social Worker (CSW) OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Act 31 Clearance with renewal
• Act 33 Clearance with renewal
• Act 34 Clearance with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UPMC by 2x

Get notified about new Behavioral Therapist jobs in Bridgeville, PA.

Behavioral Health Outpatient Therapist (Licensed)

Therapist (Parents And Children Together, PACT) (SIGN ON BONUS)

Classroom Therapist II Job – Friendship Academy

Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW or LPC)

Therapist (HOMEBUILDERS) (Sign On Bonus)

Behavioral Health Therapist II - CCP Pittsburgh Peds Shadyside

Behavior Health Technician (Community & School Based)

Behavioral Health Technician (Full Time)

Part-Time Behavioral Health Consultant (Therapist)

Child and Adolescent Therapist - Washington

Behavioral Health Therapist I - Bellefield IOP

Behavioral Health Therapist - Shadyside Academy, Pittsburgh - Full Time

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.