Behavioral Health Worker I
Job Description
About the Role
Join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Worker – M-F Schedule in United States. UPMC Western Behavioral Health Pine Center Acute Partial and IOP supports adolescents experiencing acute symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our program supports adolescents in stabilizing their mental health before stepping down to a lower level of care, such as outpatient.
Key Responsibilities
- related field. o If Bachelor's degree in any other field, must have at least one year of full
- time paid work experience in a job that involved direct contact with children or adolescents. · One of the following certifications would be
Requirements
- at least one year of full-time paid work experience in a job that involved direct contact with children or adolescents.
- · One of the following certifications would be preferred but not required; BCaBA, RBT, BCAT.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with UPMC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Worker I at UPMC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at UPMC is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Treatment, Group Treatment, Documentation, Behavioral Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Safety Interventions, Reinforcement Strategies, Emotional Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: This role involves providing direct individual and group behavioral health services to children and adolescents in various settings, focusing on stabilizing acute symptoms and preventing psychiatric hospitalization. Key duties include delivering evidence-based interventions, completing thorough docu...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
6d ago
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