Behavioral Health Therapist I

3 weeks ago

Erie, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor improves access to mental health resources for people in Erie County. We offer a range of services for adults and children with mental health needs, including:

* One-on-one, couples, family, and group therapy.
* Addiction medicine for those with substance use concerns. Services include medication assisted treatment, peer support with certified recovery specialists, individual and group counseling, and case management.
* Blended case management.
* Phone, walk-in, and community-based crisis intervention services, available 24/7/365.
* Crisis residential unit.
* Psychiatric medication management.

CSANDS is an OP diversion program, providing expedited access to OP services for individuals meeting criteria. Individual therapy is offered through this position twice a week in office or mobile, during 30-day program. We are seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist I to 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.

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:

* 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.

Qualifications:

* 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).

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL GRADUATE-LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

* 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.

* Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) within 60 days of hire or transfer
* 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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