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UPMC’s Integrated Advanced Care Providers (IACP) is looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist II to join the team! The purpose of this job is to provide independent clinical treatment services to the geriatric population. This is an outpatient treatment program designed to service patients with a mental health diagnosis who meet dimensions for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization treatment criteria.

Our Behavioral Health Therapist is eligible for a Sign on Bonus!!

1-year work commitment--$5,000

2-year work commitment--$7,000

3-year work commitment--$10,000

This position will work Monday through Friday, at UPMC Montefiore in Oakland.

Responsibilities:

+ Maintain daily clinical productivity records.

+ Provide individual and group therapy in various settings (home, school, community), involving families and educating patients on recovery.

+ Participate in treatment team meetings to review cases, update plans, and coordinate care.

+ Use evidence-based treatment approaches and adapt them as needed.

+ Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

+ Support regulatory and licensure activities with leadership.

+ Manage administrative tasks related to patient care independently.

+ Document all clinical activities promptly and accurately.

+ Continuously develop clinical skills and apply new treatment methods.

+ Review complex cases with supervisors and clinical staff.

+ Ensure timely clinical documentation and support insurance authorization.

+ Mentor student interns and contribute to quality improvement efforts.

+ Adjust treatment plans based on changing patient needs and program guidelines.

+ Coordinate referrals to other care levels or community resources as appropriate.

+ Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.

+ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) is required.

+ Two years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions required.

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

+ Previous experience with geriatric population preferred

+ Previous supervisory experience preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) is required.

+ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Clinical Social Worker (CSW) OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran