UPMC WESTERN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT MON YOUGH IS HIRING A FULL-TIME BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST I TO SUPPORT THEIR OUTPATIENT DRUG & ALCOHOL TEAM IN MCKEESPORT, PA.

The shift for this role is Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The incumbent will work in our Outpatient licensed drug & alcohol facility, where co-occurring treatment is provided by a supportive and dedicated team. Supervision hours for licensure is provided. Affordable parking nearby.

• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Documentation: Complete clinical documentation on the same day of service and provide necessary information for service authorization.
• Case Reviews: Periodically review cases and serious clinical changes with supervisors and clinical personnel.
• Patient Assessment: Assess changing patient needs and incorporate them into treatment plans.
• New Patient Assessments: Conduct assessments of new patients under supervision, document clinical decisions, and implement treatment models.
• Therapy and Education: Provide individual and group therapy, engage families in treatment, and educate patients on recovery.
• Record Keeping: Document all patient-related activities according to guidelines.
• Service Coordination: Discuss additional service needs with the clinical team and refer patients to appropriate care levels or community services.
• Team Meetings: Participate in treatment team meetings to discuss cases, update treatment plans, and monitor progress.
• Productivity Records: Maintain daily records of clinical productivity.
• Treatment Planning: Create comprehensive treatment plans addressing a variety of patient needs.
• 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)
• 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.