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We are a unique clinic that specializes in the assessment and treatment of youth with bipolar spectrum disorders, as well as youth who are at-risk for bipolar disorder, and those with complex, treatment resistant, mood-related difficulties. Our multidisciplinary team comprised of child psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, counselors and peer specialists provides evidence-based intensive diagnostic assessments, medication management, and individual, family and group outpatient therapy for children, adolescents and young adults.

Our dynamic environment affords opportunities for clinicians to become actively involved in teaching, training, mentoring and community presentations/collaborations. CABS faculty and staff also conduct clinical research through which we aim to improve understanding and treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder. This position works Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some evening flexibility to potentially work at least two evenings a week.

Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!

Responsibilities:

• **Record Keeping:** Maintains daily records of clinical productivity.

• **Therapy:** Provides individual and group therapy to patients in home, school, and community settings, engaging families in assessment and treatment when indicated.

• **Education:** Educates patients on recovery as appropriate.

• **Team Meetings:** Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, update treatment plans, monitor progress, and recommend referrals.

• **Treatment Approach:** Utilizes relevant, evidence-based treatment approaches.

• **Assessments:** Conducts assessments of new patients and documents clinical decisions regarding treatment and referrals.

• **Treatment Plans:** Creates and adapts treatment plans to meet the diverse needs of patients.

• **Regulatory Activities:** Participates in regulatory and licensure preparation activities.

• **Administrative Competency:** Manages administrative responsibilities with minimal supervision, including caseload management and group census.

• **Documentation:** Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, and case management activities according to guidelines.

• **Skill Development:** Continuously grows clinical skills by learning and implementing new treatment approaches.

• **Case Reviews:** Reviews cases and serious patient condition changes with supervisors and clinical personnel.

• **Timely Documentation:** Completes clinical documentation on the same day of service delivery and provides necessary information to ensure service authorization.

• **Mentoring:** Participates in mentoring student interns.

• **Quality Assurance:** Engages in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

• **Patient Needs Assessment:** Assesses changing patient needs and incorporates them into treatment plans.

• **Service Referrals:** Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and refers patients to appropriate levels of care or community services

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

• Prior credentialing highly preferred.

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR MASTER LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION

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 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_