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UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Southside is seeking a Supervisor of Behavioral Health Therapy to support our Acute Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents. Our programs serve teens experiencing acute symptoms of depression and anxiety, providing structured, short‑term treatment designed to stabilize mental health and divert individuals needing psychiatric hospitalization.

In this leadership role, you will guide a clinical team delivering evidence‑based care rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Our programming emphasizes not only clinical skill‑building but also meaningful, positive patient experiences that support emotional regulation and engagement. Adolescents participate in therapeutic activities such as our Mindfulness Garden, a calming outdoor space designed to promote grounding and reflection, and Matt's Maker Space, where creative, hands‑on projects help build confidence, problem‑solving skills, and self‑expression. These experiential components complement our therapeutic approach and help adolescents connect with treatment in ways that feel supportive, empowering, and developmentally.

Responsibilities:

* Oversight and Assessments: Conduct and document assessments, create treatment plans, and assess patient needs for outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Participate in treatment team meetings, provide therapy, and complete clinical documentation on the same day.

* Service Coordination: Provide clinical information to ensure service authorization, review cases with the Director, and refer patients to other care levels or community services as needed.

* Record Keeping: Maintain daily clinical productivity records and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

* Team Management: Direct and assign work to behavioral health therapists, perform annual reviews, enforce policies, and support recruitment and admission processes.

* Operational Support: Coordinate treatment team meetings, supervise daily clinical activities, and manage clinician caseloads and treatment plans.

* Issue Management: Meet regularly with the Director to review cases, clinical problems, and staff issues.

* Leadership: Occasionally lead the program in the Director's absence, ensuring patient care and safety.

* Training and Supervision: Collaborate on training needs assessments, provide staff training, and supervise therapists to ensure evidence-based treatment.

* Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, adhering to system-wide competencies and behaviors.

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

* Five years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions required.

* Two years of demonstrated progressive leadership experience required.

* Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM required.

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) or Doctorate in Psychology 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_