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Center for Children and Families (CCF) is a general outpatient clinic that provides individual, family and group therapy to a diverse community. This clinic consists of several therapists and is supported by three psychiatric resident clinics. CCF has a team approach to treating patients. The Behavioral Health Therapist Associate plays a vital role on the team as a support to the BHT's and other responsibilities.

Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!

Responsibilities:

* Role Identification: Works with MHP/Supervisor to define role, interventions, and population complexity.

* Client Engagement: Connects with potential clients and addresses engagement barriers.

* Data Collection: Gathers necessary information for continuity of care.

* Assessments: Conducts structured assessments and documents findings under supervision.

* Treatment Implementation: Adapts treatment models for patient care.

* Screenings and Data Collection: Completes tasks to inform treatment planning.

* Documentation: Maintains accurate and complete case records.

* Diagnosis: Develops provisional diagnoses using DSM under supervision.

* Recovery Principles: Promotes self-management of illness.

* Team Collaboration: Works with treatment team and attends meetings.

* Treatment Planning: Collaborates on developing and updating treatment plans.

* Clinical Documentation: Completes documentation promptly and ensures service authorization.

* Therapy and Education: Provides individual and group therapy, engages families, and educates on recovery.

* Case Review: Reviews cases with supervisor and clinical team.

* Continuity of Care: Coordinates with community supports and treatment team.

* Service Referrals: Refers patients to appropriate services and programs.

* Quality Assurance: Participates in program improvement activities.

* Other Duties: Performs additional tasks as assigned.

* Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.

* Completion of a human services related internship/practicum or 1 year of relevant human services experience.

* Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process preferred.

* Experience working with adolescents and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and suicidality.

* Interest or previous experience working within a treatment team approach.

* EPIC trained preferred, not required.

* Strong organizational skills.

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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* 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_