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    Behavioral Health Therapist I - Pittsburgh, United States - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Purpose:


    The UPMC Western Behavioral Health Center for Eating Disorders is expanding its outpatient services and hiring Masters level Behavioral Health Therapists.

    Candidates would be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, RDs, CRNP, and a Clinical Nurse Specialist, in addition to Bachelors and Masters level clinicians.

    The purpose of this job is to provide clinical treatment services to the targeted population, primarily in our new Adolescent IOP track.

    This is an outpatient treatment program designed to serve patients (ages with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder who meet dimensions for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization treatment criteria.

    BHT I Clinicians are responsible for facilitating groups and conducting assessments with an opportunity to advance to carrying a caseload of individuals and families.

    LPC and LCSW candidates are provided supervision for state licensure by our experienced LPC and/or LCSW supervisors. Group facilitation and assessment experience strongly preferred. Eating disorder experience preferred, but not required.

    Behavioral Health Therapists are eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS

    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 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 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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