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The Narcotic Addiction Treatment Program (NATP) is looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist to join their team! NATP is an out-patient based center that's specialized in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. We use several treatment options, including methadone, buprenorphine/ suboxone/ sublocade, and traditional abstinence-based recovery models. NATP offers treatment for concurrent psychiatric disorders through medication and psychotherapy.

The Behavioral Health Therapist is now eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS! If you are seeking a change and looking to make a difference in an underserved population, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!!!

Sign-On Bonus Details

_1-year work commitment--$5,000_

_2-year work commitment--$7,000_

_3-year work commitment--$10,000_

Responsibilities:

+ Engages in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

+ Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides necessary information for service authorization.

+ Periodically reviews cases and serious patient condition changes with the clinical team.

+ Assesses and updates patient needs and treatment plans.

+ Conducts new patient assessments and adapts treatment models under supervision.

+ Provides individual and group therapy, involving families when needed, and educates patients on recovery.

+ Documents all patient interactions and case management activities.

+ Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and makes referrals as necessary.

+ Participates in treatment team meetings to review and update patient plans and monitor progress.

+ Maintains daily clinical productivity records.

+ Develops comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse 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)

_ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL GRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION._

• One year of clinical experience preferred.

• Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred.

• Understanding of or willingness to learn harm reduction models and applicable interventions.

• Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions preferred.

• Drug and Alcohol Treatment Experience preferred.

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_