Behavioral Health Therapist I

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center•Pittsburgh, PA

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Children is a general outpatient clinic that serves a diverse community. This clinic provides therapy for 3 psychiatric resident clinics. CCF has a team approach to treating patients which includes regular consultation with our psychiatrists. The team of therapists is also supportive, and you receive regular weekly supervision and clinical supervision. CCF therapists receive trainings to work with our population in areas not limited to ADHD, OCD and family therapy. Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!

Requirements

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)
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
ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR MASTER LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Complete clinical documentation on the same day of service and provide necessary information for service authorization.
Periodically review cases and serious clinical changes with supervisors and clinical personnel.
Assess changing patient needs and incorporate them into treatment plans.
Conduct assessments of new patients under supervision, document clinical decisions, and implement treatment models.
Provide individual and group therapy, engage families in treatment, and educate patients on recovery.
Document all patient-related activities according to guidelines.
Discuss additional service needs with the clinical team and refer patients to appropriate care levels or community services.
Participate in treatment team meetings to discuss cases, update treatment plans, and monitor progress.
Maintain daily records of clinical productivity.
Create comprehensive treatment plans addressing a variety of patient needs.