Behavioral Health Therapist I

2 weeks ago

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

Purpose:


Addiction Treatment and Intervention Services (ATIS) provides Co-Occurring services in the Mon Valley and surrounding areas.  We offer individual and group psychotherapy at the Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Levels of Care.  The team is small and cohesive with a mix of supervisors, therapists, and case managers.  Team members receive specialized training in providing Motivational Interviewing Stage-Based interventions.


The purpose of this job is providing 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.


Sign-On Bonus Options:


$5,000 for a 1-year contract


$7,000 for a 2-year contract


$10,000 for a 3-year contract


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.

·       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.


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 with renewal


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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