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_ ).

Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday daylight hours, no weekends or holidays!

*Travel to our Wexford location/team may be required a couple days per week to help support the team/staffing needs.

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

Our Behavioral Health Therapist is eligible for a Sign on Bonus!!

1-year work commitment--$5,000

2-year work commitment--$7,000

3-year work commitment--$10,000

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)

+ 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)

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+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

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