Behavioral Health Therapist I

@ UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Centerupmc-universityofpittsburghmedicalcenter.com

Behavioral Health Therapist I

Wexford, PA
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

UPMC's Pediatric OCD Program in Wexford treats ages 5-18 with ERP and CBT. The role involves therapy, case review, documentation, and team collaboration, working weekdays with free parking.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling
  • Completed educational requirements for practice
  • Basic knowledge of psychiatric evaluation
  • Experience in diagnosing behavioral conditions
  • Knowledge of DSM criteria

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in related field
  • One year clinical experience preferred
  • Licensure and certification required
  • CPR and crisis management certifications
  • Good team and communication skills

Full job description

The Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Program is composed of both Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient programing and is the only one in Western Pennsylvania. We treat patients ages 5-18 primarily with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Our team works collaboratively to ensure that patients receive a high level of care all throughout the course of their treatment. We highly value a positive working environment. This position works out of Pine Center in Wexford with daylight hours Monday through Friday. There is free parking on site.

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 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.

· 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

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