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Western Behavioral Health's Comprehensive Recovery Services (CRS) Program is looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist to join our Outpatient Treatment team! We primarily treat clients ages 18-65 with significant mental illness (SMI) such as Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Bipolar Disorder. Our team works collaboratively to ensure that clients receive a high level of care throughout the course of their treatment. This is a unique opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team and work in collaboration with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other support team members! We provide both in-person and telehealth, individual and group therapy services, along with medication management.

LPC and LCSW Licensure Supervision Available!

This is a Monday - Friday position working 8:30am to 5pm.

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

Responsibilities:

+ Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

+ Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides necessary information for service authorization.

+ Reviews cases and patient condition changes with the supervisor and clinical team.

+ Assesses and updates patient needs and treatment plans.

+ Conducts new patient assessments under supervision and implements treatment models.

+ Provides individual and group therapy, engages families, and educates patients on recovery.

+ Documents all patient interactions and case management activities.

+ Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and makes referrals as needed.

+ Participates in treatment team meetings to review and update treatment plans.

+ Maintains daily clinical productivity records.

+ Creates comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse 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)

_ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE-LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION_** **_._

+ 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.

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran