Behavioral Health Therapist I at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Documentation, Patient Assessment, Therapy, Education, Record Keeping, Service Coordination, Team Meetings, Treatment Planning, Psychiatric Evaluation, Behavioral Conditions, Clinical Supervision, Family Therapy, ADHD, OCD

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Center for Children is a general outpatient clinic that serves a diverse community. This clinic provides therapy for 3 psychiatric resident clinics. CCF has a team approach to treating patients which includes regular consultation with our psychiatrists. The team of therapists is also supportive, and you receive regular weekly supervision and clinical supervision. CCF therapists receive trainings to work with our population in areas not limited to ADHD, OCD and family therapy. Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000! Responsibilities: · 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. ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR MASTER LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: 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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Therapist I will participate in quality assurance activities, complete clinical documentation, and conduct patient assessments. They will provide individual and group therapy, engage families in treatment, and create comprehensive treatment plans.