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This is a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor (BHC) position responsible for conducting assessments, individual treatment, PMT sessions, family sessions, case management, and administrative support as part of a clinical treatment program that has been serving Court-referred, children and adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behavior and their families in Pittsburgh since 1998. This clinical position works primarily in a collaborative clinical program for children and adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behavior. The BHC will conduct intake and discharge assessments and will provide treatment to youth aged 10- 20 years old who remain in the community, on probation, following their adjudication or Consent Decree for engaging in sexually abusive behaviors. This population varies widely in terms of its levels of identified psychiatric disorders, sexual behavior, victimization history, family conflict, social deficits, and/or other conduct problems. Treatment is often directed towards broad targets (e.g., sexually abusive behavior and perceptions, social and relationship skills, affect regulation and dealing with traumatic reactions, family communication etc.) and may require various methods, such as child/adolescent skills training and individual psychotherapy using CBT, parent management training and treatment sessions, family sessions, medication, and school consultation. The BHC will work in collaboration with trained juvenile probation officers from the Special Services Unit of the Northern Probation Office of the Allegheny County Juvenile Court, other members of the Juvenile/Family Court and the Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF). The position also involves collaboration with other providers both within and outside of the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital community. The clinician will conduct clinical diagnostic assessments, and gather clinical assessments via face-to-face interviews, telehealth sessions, and self-report measures from a variety of data sources (e.g., youth, parents, referral sources, other collateral sources) utilizing both tablet computers and paper-and-pencil questionnaires. The BHC can work a hybrid schedule and will provide treatment in the office and/or via telehealth. However, availability for 3 to 4 afternoon-early evening sessions is required. This program is funded by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services and thus we do not bill for services.

Responsibilities:

+ Conduct direct clinical treatment with youth, parents, and families through specialized parent, parent-child, and/or family interventions—particularly in complex or challenging cases.

+ Maintain a flexible schedule with availability for 3–4 evening appointments per week, including potential weekend sessions as needed.

+ Assist with scheduling, preparing, and administering intake and discharge clinical assessments in alignment with the project’s clinical and research goals.

+ Develop, document, monitor, and adjust individualized treatment plans outlining clinical goals and services based on evaluation findings.

+ Support the creation, organization, and ongoing revision of psychosocial assessment and treatment materials aimed at addressing key clinical targets (e.g., reducing deviant sexual behavior, improving prosocial behavior, managing aggression).

+ Extend treatment efforts into natural environments by collaborating with parents, teachers, community providers, and other relevant individuals to generalize treatment gains.

+ Provide court testimony when required, in coordination with the WPH legal department and assigned probation officers.

+ Attend and participate in weekly treatment team and supervision meetings.

+ Collaborate effectively with the SAFE treatment team, the Court’s Special Services Unit, and Children, Youth and Families (CYF) staff to improve program operations, support staff development, and enhance treatment delivery.

+ Offer supervision, guidance, and clinical support to affiliated staff and students, promoting integrity and excellence in treatment delivery.

+ Provide administrative support and serve as liaison among program staff, WPH clinics, and community agencies, including organizing meetings and addressing collaboration issues or interpersonal concerns.

+ Perform case management tasks, including maintaining complete documentation, addressing clinical issues in supervision, and supporting discharge planning and follow-up care.

+ Monitor and enhance the quality of clinical practices through supervision, case reviews, session recordings, and feedback from court staff and client outcomes.

+ Ensure timely completion of all documentation and data entry as required by project deadlines.

+ Maintain a professional demeanor and exercise sound judgment in all interactions, serving as a role model for clients and clinic staff.

+ Masters degree in Psychology; Child Development; Applied Behavior Analysis; Early Intervention; Education; Special Education; Instruction in Learning; Social Work or a related field.

+ One year of clinical experience preferred.

+ Knowledge of behavior principles, evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred

+ Knowledge of and good clinical skills in assessing client problems or diagnostic issues specifically understanding psychiatric/behavioral problems of children and their families.

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish rapport with children/adolescents and families who are court referred for treatment.

+ The ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary treatment team and to function independently.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills.

+ The capacity for analytic and independent judgment; attention to detail, conscientious, self-motivated and the ability to meet frequent deadlines.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Behavior Specialist Licensure and/or Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, National Certified Counselor, Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, Alcohol Highway Safety Schools Instructor or other similar Behavioral Health license/certification preferred.

+ 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