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, Crisis Management, Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Documentation, Mental Health, Family Engagement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Western Behavioral Health Southside Acute Partial and IOP supports adolescents experiencing acute symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our program supports adolescents in stabilizing their mental health before stepping down to a lower level of care, such as outpatient. A main goal of our program is to assist adolescents in maintaining safety without the need for psychiatric hospitalization. Our programs are evidence based and focus on teaching adolescents’ skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This position works Monday through Friday. mostly from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with the exception of working until 6:00 PM dependent on department need 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 GRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE CONSIDERATION PROCESS. 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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Therapist I provides individual and group therapy to adolescents, focusing on stabilizing their mental health and educating them on recovery. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, documenting clinical decisions, and participating in treatment team meetings.