• Behavioral Health Therapist I

    UPMC (Mckeesport, PA)


    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.

     

    _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_