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UPMC Western Behavioral Health's Pine OP provides comprehensive mental health services to children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health conditions through evidence-based therapeutic treatments. Our team is creative and dedicated, blending innovative approaches with compassionate care. Pine OP team is committed to supporting patients and families and fostering a welcoming environment. Their commitment goes beyond treatment; they build meaningful connections that support long-term wellbeing.

This position works Monday through Friday with daylight hours with the expectation to work some evenings until 6:00 PM dependent on department need and patient care. The dress code is business casual and there is free parking on site.

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_