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Behavioral Health Therapist I - Oakland

upmcPittsburgh, PA

yesterday

Occupations

Mental Health CounselorsTherapists, All OtherMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Industries

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersOffices of Mental Health PractitionersPsychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
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About the role

UPMC's Western Psychiatric Hospital 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 Oakland (100 North Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213). Travel to our Wexford location/team may be required a couple days per week to help support the team/staffing needs.
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday daylight hours, no weekends or holidays! This role/location provides free parking, opportunities for growth/advancement, clinical supervision for licensure, and additional learning opportunities. Sign-On Bonuses up to $7,000!
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)
  • 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. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Occupation

Mental Health Counselors

Industry

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Posted

yesterday

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