• Behavioral Health Therapist I

    UPMC (Altoona, PA)


    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

     

    _UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_