Mental Health Worker Associate - Pine Partial and IOP at UPMC

Wexford, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Group Activities, Behavioral Assessments, Crisis Management, Patient Satisfaction, Trans-disciplinary Collaboration, Data Management, Skills Development, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Professional Rapport, Progress Tracking, Functional Assessments, Educational Programs, Behavioral Programs

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Western Behavioral Health Pine Center 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 typically works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM but will be expected to work till 5:30 PM two to three times a week to support our evening group (days and availability varies). Responsibilities: Develop and monitor group activities for patients in collaboration with the team. Track and summarize daily progress notes and data for assigned patients, covering educational, behavioral, and skills development programs. Work cooperatively in a trans-disciplinary environment under the supervision of senior staff. Participate in behavioral and functional assessments of patients. Maintain professional rapport with co-workers, patients, and visitors. Coordinate data management for program evaluation and report findings to the clinical community. Assess and monitor skills development programs (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy). Assist in monitoring patient satisfaction from various stakeholders (teachers, parents, child, outside agencies). Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, counseling and education or related field. Minimum of One year of experience in mental health or related field. ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR’S DEGREE 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

Develop and monitor group activities for patients while tracking and summarizing daily progress notes. Work cooperatively in a trans-disciplinary environment and assist in monitoring patient satisfaction from various stakeholders.