Behavioral Health Therapist Associate

3 months ago

Erie, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Description

Safe Harbors Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) is an 8-bed facility for diversion from inpatient behavioral health. Our team is staffed with registered nurses, CRNPs/PAs, masters level Therapists, technicians, and a discharge specialist. We provide services including medication management and adjustments, group and individual therapy, and referrals and connections for follow up care.  


The hire for this position will assist in consumer services with the CRU team. This is a casual position. The schedule for this role will be mostly weekends, 9a-2p and will require rotating holidays. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree and prior experience in a behavioral health or crisis setting. Prior experience partnering with local and community resources a plus The dress code is business casual and parking is provided on site at no cost.


The Behavioral Health Therapist position 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 the 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:



  • In conjunction with Mental Health Professional(MHP)/Supervisor, identify scope of role, defined interventions, complexity of population served based on the level of experience and demonstrated competencies.
  • Connects and engages potential clients.
  • Monitors engagement process and intervenes as needed to address engagement barriers as identified.
  • Obtains identifying data, brief psychiatric and/or substance use disorder history, and other information necessary to facilitate continuity of care between Western Psychiatric ambulatory clinics and referral source.
  • Under supervision of MHP/Supervisor conducts structured 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 construct of treatment for application in service delivery to patients.
  • Under direction of MHP/Supervisor, completes screenings and data collection to inform the treatment planning process.
  • Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.
  • Maintain case records with accuracy and completeness, including Intake documentation.
  • With oversight by MHP/Supervisor, utilize current DSM to develop provisional diagnosis.
  • Utilizes recovery principles in efforts to promote consumer self-management of illness.
  • Work with relevant treatment team members and attends treatment team meetings as scheduled.
  • Under the direction of the MHP/Supervisor, collaborates in the development of a treatment plan that includes an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive and other services for the patients with a variety and complexity of needs serviced by the program.
  • Notes changing needs of patients per guidelines for all levels of care, and collaborates with MHP/Supervisor on adding these into treatment plan and treatment plan review.
  • 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.
  • Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, review and update patient treatment plans under supervision of the MHP/Supervisor, monitor therapeutic progress and discuss recommendations for referral and continuing care.
  • Under supervision of MHP/Supervisor, 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.
  • Reviews cases and/or groups periodically, as well as serious clinical patient condition changes with MHP/supervisor and other clinical personnel as indicated.
  • Assures continuity of care through coordination with community supports and members of the treatment team, i.e., the medical director, psychiatrist, Outpatient Clinician, IOP Clinician, Targeted Service Coordinators, etc.
  • Monitors engagement process and intervenes as needed to address engagement barriers as identified.
  • 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 the quality assurance and performance improvement activities of the program.
  • *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
  • *Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.
  • Completion of a human services related internship/practicum or 1 year of relevant human services experience.
  • Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • 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

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