Behavioral Health Therapist I -OCD/Anxiety IOP

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

UPMC Western Behavioral Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist for its OCD and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in the Pittsburgh area. The program serves patients with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders who meet the criteria for IOP treatment. The therapist provides clinical treatment services to this population in regional areas. Experience with OCD and exposure and response prevention (ERP) is preferred but not required; training and supervision will be provided by an OCD specialist. The position works Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is eligible for a $7,000 sign-on bonus in exchange for a two-year work commitment. The therapist conducts assessments and provides individual and group therapy, develops treatment plans, documents clinical activities, coordinates care and referrals, and participates in treatment-team and quality-improvement activities. A master's degree in a specified or related field is required. Candidates must meet the stated licensure-examination requirement, sign a license agreement, and actively work toward obtaining an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT within 30 months of hire. Required certifications and clearances include CPR, CCMC, Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI clearance, with renewals as specified.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or a related field, meeting the educational requirements defined in the practicing state's code.
A copy of graduate-level transcripts must be attached for consideration.
Must have passed the examination required by 49.11 relating to licensure examination.
Must sign a license agreement and actively work toward obtaining an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT within 30 months of hire.
CPR certification.
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC).
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, with renewal.
Act 33 clearance, with renewal.
Act 34 clearance, with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance, with renewal.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience.
Knowledge of the psychiatric evaluation and assessment process and application of the current version of the DSM.
Experience diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions.
Knowledge of and experience in psychiatric evaluation, assessment, and diagnosing and treating OCD with exposure and response prevention (ERP).

Responsibilities

Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides required information for service authorization.
Reviews cases with supervisors and clinical staff, especially when patient conditions change.
Assesses and incorporates patients’ changing needs into treatment plans for outpatient and intensive outpatient programs.
Conducts new patient assessments under supervision and applies appropriate treatment models, interventions, and referrals.
Provides individual and group therapy, involves families as indicated, and educates patients on recovery.
Documents assessments, treatment sessions, case management, and patient-related activities according to guidelines.
Collaborates with the clinical team to determine the need for additional services and makes referrals as appropriate.
Participates in treatment-team meetings to review cases, update treatment plans, and monitor progress.
Maintains daily clinical productivity records.
Develops comprehensive treatment plans addressing a full continuum of therapeutic and supportive services.