Behavioral Health Therapist I (Safe Harbor Behavioral Health)
UPMC•Erie, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will be instrumental in patient recovery by assessing, evaluating, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy. You will collaborate with a supportive team, receive guidance, and share expertise. This position offers opportunities for supervision towards clinical hours for licensure, supporting professional development. Safe Harbor provides a nurturing work environment with a focus on professional growth and offers a $7,000 sign-on bonus.
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
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
- Participates in the quality assurance, performance improvement and treatment team meetings to monitor progress and update care plans.
- Completes timely, accurate clinical documentation and maintain productivity records; coordinates with insurance and patient access for authorizations.
- Conducts assessments, develops and updates treatment plans, and adapts interventions based on patient needs.
- Provides individual/group therapy and patient education; involves families when appropriate.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to review cases, address changes in condition, and coordinate referrals and continuum of care.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $7,000
- Opportunity for supervision towards clinical hours to apply toward licensure
- Supportive and nurturing work environment
- Professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
