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The Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies adult outpatient program consist of caring professionals who serve individuals experiencing various behavioral health symptoms.

The Behavioral Health Therapist I will provide clinical treatment services to the targeted populations. This is an outpatient treatment program designed to service patients with a mental health diagnosis who meet dimensions for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization treatment criteria.

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance and Documentation

• Participate in quality assurance activities.

• Complete same-day clinical documentation.

• Provide clinical information for service authorization.

• Document all patient-related work.

• Maintain daily productivity records.

Patient Assessment and Treatment

• Conduct supervised patient assessments.

• Implement and adapt treatment models.

• Provide individual and group therapy.

• Engage families in treatment processes.

• Educate patients on recovery.

• Update treatment plans based on patient needs.

Case Review and Team Collaboration

• Review cases with supervisors and clinical personnel.

• Discuss additional service needs with the clinical team.

• Refer patients to appropriate care levels and community services.

• Participate in treatment team meetings to update plans and monitor progress.

• Create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex 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 MASTER LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONDISERATION

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)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran