Behavioral Health Therapist Associate at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Engagement, Data Collection, Assessments, Treatment Implementation, Documentation, Diagnosis, Recovery Principles, Team Collaboration, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, Therapy, Education, Case Review, Continuity of Care, Service Referrals, Quality Assurance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Center for Children and Families (CCF) is a general outpatient clinic that provides individual, family and group therapy to a diverse community. This clinic consists of several therapists and is supported by three psychiatric resident clinics. CCF has a team approach to treating patients. The Behavioral Health Therapist Associate plays a vital role on the team as a support to the BHT’s and other responsibilities. Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000! Responsibilities: · Role Identification: Works with MHP/Supervisor to define role, interventions, and population complexity. · Client Engagement: Connects with potential clients and addresses engagement barriers. · Data Collection: Gathers necessary information for continuity of care. · Assessments: Conducts structured assessments and documents findings under supervision. · Treatment Implementation: Adapts treatment models for patient care. · Screenings and Data Collection: Completes tasks to inform treatment planning. · Documentation: Maintains accurate and complete case records. · Diagnosis: Develops provisional diagnoses using DSM under supervision. · Recovery Principles: Promotes self-management of illness. · Team Collaboration: Works with treatment team and attends meetings. · Treatment Planning: Collaborates on developing and updating treatment plans. · Clinical Documentation: Completes documentation promptly and ensures service authorization. · Therapy and Education: Provides individual and group therapy, engages families, and educates on recovery. · Case Review: Reviews cases with supervisor and clinical team. · Continuity of Care: Coordinates with community supports and treatment team. · Service Referrals: Refers patients to appropriate services and programs. · Quality Assurance: Participates in program improvement activities. · Other Duties: Performs additional tasks as assigned. · Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required. · Completion of a human services related internship/practicum or 1 year of relevant human services experience. · Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process preferred. · Experience working with adolescents and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and suicidality. · Interest or previous experience working within a treatment team approach. · EPIC trained preferred, not required. · Strong organizational skills. ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR BACHELOR LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: · 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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Therapist Associate supports the treatment team by engaging clients, conducting assessments, and implementing treatment plans. They also maintain documentation and collaborate with community supports to ensure continuity of care.