Mental Health Professional - Monroeville - Full Time

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide clinical treatment services in an outpatient program. The role involves developing treatment plans, collaborating with clinical teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a related field and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field required.
• CPR certification and various background clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Develops treatment plans tailored to patients' needs.
• Collaborates with the clinical team for additional services.
• Conducts assessments of new patients and implements treatment models.

Skills

Collaboration

Clinical Decision Making

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Counseling

Master’s degree in Education

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The Mental Health Professional will provide clinical treatment services to targeted populations. This outpatient treatment program serves patients with a mental health diagnosis who meet criteria for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization treatment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops treatment plans for physicians that include therapeutic, supportive, and other services tailored to patients' needs and diagnoses. (40%)
2. Collaborates with the clinical team to determine the need for additional services, referring patients to other care levels, community programs, or social services as appropriate. (10%)
3. Documents assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management, and other patient-related work following regulatory guidelines. (10%)
4. Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities. (5%)
5. Tracks upcoming BH Treatment Plan updates and notifies physicians accordingly. (10%)
6. Acts as a liaison internally and externally to ensure patient care requirements are met, participating in meetings as assigned. (5%)
7. Conducts assessments of new patients using standardized formats, making clinical decisions on treatment, interventions, and referrals. Implements and adapts treatment models for service delivery. (20%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education (School Counseling), or related field
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and essential duties of the role but may not include all responsibilities and qualifications. It is designed to give an overview of the position.

Compliance: Employees must adhere to ethical and legal standards, company policies, and confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA and data security policies.

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