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UPMC Behavioral Health Therapist I in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania
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 Outpatient licensed drug & alcohol facility, where co-occurring treatment is provided by a supportive and dedicated team. Supervision hours for licensure is provided. Affordable parking nearby.
Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!
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 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 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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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran