Behavioral Health Therapist I - Magee Women's Behavioral Health

Magee has partnered with UPMC Western Behavioral Health, a nationally recognized leader in mental health clinical care, to provide high quality, evidence-based treatment, expertise, and support to individuals in the perinatal period. We are looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist to join the team!

Magee Behavioral Health is an outpatient mental health clinic, a part of Western Behavioral Health’s Adult Service Line of care. Our team includes clinicians providing individual and group therapy to patients who are pregnant, postpartum or have experienced a pregnancy/infant loss. We also offer medication management services with psychiatrists specialized in perinatal care. 

 This is a hybrid position working both remote and in person.

Sign-On Bonuses up to $7,000!

Responsibilities:

·       Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

·       Documentation: Complete clinical documentation on the same day of service and provide necessary information for service authorization.

·       Case Reviews: Periodically review cases and serious clinical changes with supervisors and clinical personnel.

·       Patient Assessment: Assess changing patient needs and incorporate them into treatment plans.

·       New Patient Assessments: Conduct assessments of new patients under supervision, document clinical decisions, and implement treatment models.

·       Therapy and Education: Provide individual and group therapy, engage families in treatment, and educate patients on recovery.

·       Record Keeping: Document all patient-related activities according to guidelines.

·       Service Coordination: Discuss additional service needs with the clinical team and refer patients to appropriate care levels or community services.

·       Team Meetings: Participate in treatment team meetings to discuss cases, update treatment plans, and monitor progress.

·       Productivity Records: Maintain daily records of clinical productivity.

·       Treatment Planning: Create comprehensive treatment plans addressing a variety of patient 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)

·       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.

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

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.

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