Behavioral Health Therapist I - Wexford

UPMC's Western Behavioral Health is looking to hire a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist I to join their Adult Mood and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospital Programs team in Wexford. Wexford IOP is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services both in-person and virtually to adults facing a variety of challenges. We support individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health conditions through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Our team is committed to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment, helping our clients achieve their personal goals and maintain their overall well-being.

This position will work Monday-Friday daylight hours. This role/location provides free parking, opportunities for growth/advancement, clinical supervision for licensure, and additional learning opportunities.

Sign-On Bonuses up to $7,000!!

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)

·       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.

·       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