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The Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies adult outpatient program consist of caring professionals who serve individuals experiencing various behavioral health symptoms.

The Behavioral Health Therapist I will provide clinical treatment services to the targeted populations. 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.

Sign on bonus available of up to $10,000!

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance and Documentation

+ Participate in quality assurance activities.

+ Complete same-day clinical documentation.

+ Provide clinical information for service authorization.

+ Document all patient-related work.

+ Maintain daily productivity records.

Patient Assessment and Treatment

+ Conduct supervised patient assessments.

+ Implement and adapt treatment models.

+ Provide individual and group therapy.

+ Engage families in treatment processes.

+ Educate patients on recovery.

+ Update treatment plans based on patient needs.

Case Review and Team Collaboration

+ Review cases with supervisors and clinical personnel.

+ Discuss additional service needs with the clinical team.

+ Refer patients to appropriate care levels and community services.

+ Participate in treatment team meetings to update plans and monitor progress.

+ Create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex 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 MASTER LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONDISERATION

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

+ OAPSA

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