Behavioral Health Therapist I

UPMC

1 day ago

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Therapist – M-F, Sign-On Bonus in United States.

Key Responsibilities

· Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

· Documentation: Complete clinical documentation on the same day of service and provide necessary information for service authorization.

· Case Reviews: Periodically review cases and serious clinical changes with supervisors and clinical personnel.

· Patient Assessment: Assess changing patient needs and incorporate them into treatment plans.

Requirements

as defined in practicing state's code) · 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.

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE CONSIDERATION PROCESS.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $10,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with UPMC in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral health therapyDialectical behavior therapyCognitive behavioral therapyClinical documentationPatient assessmentTreatment planningIndividual therapyGroup therapyCrisis managementPsychiatric evaluationCase managementEmotional regulationCoping skillsQuality assuranceService coordination

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist 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 Mental Health Therapy psychologist 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.

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 Pittsburgh, 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
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Clinical documentation, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Individual therapy, Group therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Therapist provides direct clinical care, including individual and group therapy, using evidence-based approaches like DBT and CBT. They are responsible for conducting patient assessments, creating comprehensive treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

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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