Behavioral Health Therapist I - Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services

The Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services (CPCDS) is looking for a passionate Behavioral Health Therapist I to join the team!

The CPCDS is an Addiction Medicine Services facility that provides intensive outpatient group therapy, individual therapy, medication management, and a variety of other services.

We provide services through a harm reduction lens and utilize motivation interviewing to help meet people at the stage they are in their recovery journey. This position, we are looking for a candidate who has a passion for running group therapy.

Our Behavioral Health Therapist role is 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 quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Completes clinical documentation on the same day and provides necessary information for service authorization.
• Reviews cases and serious patient condition changes with supervisor and clinical personnel.
• Assesses changing patient needs and updates treatment plans accordingly.
• Conducts assessments of new patients under supervision and implements treatment concepts.
• Provides individual and group therapy, engages families in treatment, and educates patients on recovery.
• Documents all patient-related activities according to guidelines.
• Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and refers patients to appropriate care levels and community programs.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to review and update patient plans and monitor progress.
• Maintains daily records of clinical productivity.
• Creates comprehensive treatment plans for patients with varied needs.

Qualifications - Internal

• 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.
• Some knowledge of substance use treatment preferred, but not required.

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