Behavioral Health Therapist I - Oakland

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC's Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist I for its Adult Mood and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospital Programs team. The position is based at 100 North Bellefield Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and may require travel to the Wexford location a couple of days per week to support team and staffing needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daylight hours, with no weekends or holidays. The role offers free parking, opportunities for growth and advancement, clinical supervision for licensure, and additional learning opportunities. Sign-on bonuses of up to $7,000 are available. The therapist works under supervision to assess patients, develop and update treatment plans, and provide individual and group therapy. The role includes engaging families, educating patients about recovery, coordinating referrals and other services, documenting clinical and case management activities, and participating in quality improvement and treatment team activities. A master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or a related field is required. One year of clinical experience and knowledge or experience in psychiatric assessment, DSM application, diagnosis, and treatment are preferred. Applicants must attach graduate-level transcripts. The employee must pass the required licensure examination, sign a license agreement, and actively pursue LPC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure within 30 months of hire. CPR, CCMC, and the listed clearances and certifications are also required.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or a related field, meeting the educational requirements in the practicing state's code.
Attach a copy of graduate-level transcripts with the application.
Pass the examination required by 49.11 relating to licensure examination.
Sign a license agreement and actively work to obtain LPC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure within 30 months of hire.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC).
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting certification, 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.

Responsibilities

Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides information necessary for service authorization.
Reviews cases and changes in patient condition 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 about recovery.
Documents 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.