Behavioral Health Therapist I – Outpatient Drug & Alcohol

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist I to support their Outpatient Drug & Alcohol team in McKeesport, PA.

The shift for this role is Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The incumbent will work in our licensed, outpatient drug & alcohol facility, where co-occurring treatment is provided by a supportive and dedicated team. Supervision hours for licensure is provided. Affordable parking nearby.

The Behavioral Health Therapist is now eligible for a sign-on bonus! If you are seeking a change and looking to make a difference in an underserved population, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

1-year work commitment – $5,000

2-year work commitment – $7,000

3-year work commitment – $10,000

Responsibilities:

Participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement activities of the program.

Completes clinical documentation on the same day of service delivery and provides clinical information to patient access representative personnel and insurance providers to ensure authorization for services.

Reviews cases and/or groups periodically, as well as serious clinical patient condition changes with supervisor and other clinical personnel as indicated.

Assesses changing needs of patients per guidelines for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization programs and incorporates these into treatment plan and treatment plan review.

Under direct supervision, conducts assessments of new patients using the identified format for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions and referrals, as instructed. Implements, improves, and adapts concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients.

Provides individual and group therapy to patients in the program and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated. Provides education to patients on recovery.

Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.

Discusses need for additional services with the clinical team to determine appropriateness of recommendations. Refers patients to other levels of care, community-based self-help programs for recovery or other community social or human services as needed.

Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, review and update patient treatment plans, monitor therapeutic progress and initiate recommendations for referral and continuing care.

Maintains daily records of clinical productivity in the program as instructed.

Creates a treatment plan that includes an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive and other services for the patients a variety and complexity of needs serviced by the program.

Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required. (Successfully completed the educational requirements as defined in practicing states 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 WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE CONSIDERATION PROCESS.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Passed the examination required by 49.11. relating to licensure examinationMust 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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran