Behavioral Health Therapist I - Bellefield OP
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Therapist – Sign-On Bonus in United States. UPMC’s Bellefield Outpatient Clinic is looking for multiple Behavioral Health Therapists to join the team! Bellefield OP is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services both in-person and virtually to adults facing a variety of challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides necessary information for service authorization.
- Reviews cases and patient condition changes with the supervisor and clinical team.
- Assesses and updates patient needs and treatment plans.
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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UPMC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist I - Bellefield OP 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 Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at UPMC is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Clinical Documentation, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Psychiatric Evaluation, DSM Application. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The therapist provides individual and group therapy to adults while managing comprehensive treatment plans and clinical documentation. They collaborate with a clinical team to assess patient needs and facilitate recovery through evidence-based approaches.
Benefits package: Sign-on bonus up to $10,000. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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