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STAR Clinic is a world-renowned clinic, specializing in evidence-based assessment and treatment for depressed, anxious, suicidal teens and undergraduate college students. We have outpatient and IOP levels of care and provide multidisciplinary treatment team approach. We are located in Bellefield Towers in Oakland.

We are looking for a full-time therapist to join our team to provide assessment, lead IOP skills groups and carry individual caseload. We will provide additional specialized training and provide supervision for licensure.

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_