Behavioral Health Therapist II - General Internal Medicine in Oakland

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

UPMC’s Integrated Advanced Care Providers along with General Internal Medicine in Oakland (GIMO) are looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist II to join the team! As a Behavioral Health Therapist II you will provide behavioral health care to a caseload of patients ranging in age from younger to older adults. This position is eligible for productivity incentives 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

Requirements

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.
ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE-LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is required.
Two years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions required.
Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM required.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is required.
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Responsibilities

Maintains daily records of clinical productivity as instructed.
Provides individual and group therapy in home, school, and community settings; engages families in assessment and treatment; educates patients on recovery as appropriate.
Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss cases, update treatment plans, monitor progress, and recommend referrals and continuing care.
Utilizes relevant, evidence-based treatment approaches as appropriate.
Conducts new patient assessments using required formats and makes clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions, and referrals.
Develops and adapts treatment concepts, models, and approaches to meet patient needs.
Creates comprehensive treatment plans addressing a wide range of patient needs and levels of care.
Participates in ongoing regulatory and licensure preparation activities.
Manages administrative responsibilities independently with minimal supervision, including caseload and census management.
Documents all clinical work according to established guidelines.
Continuously develops clinical skills and implements new treatment approaches.
Reviews cases, groups, and significant patient condition changes with supervisors and clinical staff as needed.
Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides necessary information to patient access staff and insurance providers.
Participates in mentoring student interns.
Engages in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Assesses and responds to changing patient needs across outpatient, partial hospitalization, community, and school-based services.
Collaborates with the clinical team to recommend additional services and refers patients to appropriate levels of care and community resources.