Behavioral Health Therapist I (Safe Harbor Behavioral Health)

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is excited to welcome a compassionate Behavioral Health Therapist to our team!

As the Behavioral Health Therapist I, you will play a key role in our patient’s recovery through effectively assessing, evaluating, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy to this target population in co-located facilities.

In this role, you will partner closely with our team members, who will support, provide guidance and share their expertise.

Additionally, you will be provided with the opportunity for supervision towards clinical hours to apply toward licensure, supporting your professional development as you advance in the field of behavioral health!

At Safe Harbor we’re proud to offer a supportive and nurturing work environment where your professional growth is a top priority. To further invest in your future, we are excited to offer a sign-on bonus of $7,000! If you’re passionate about making a real, tangible difference in the lives of those in our community, we warmly invite you to apply today!

Key Information

• Schedule: M-F, 8a-430p.
• Location: 1330 West 26th Street, Erie, PA
• Dress Code: Business Casual
• Parking: Free, on site

Responsibilities

Participates in the quality assurance, performance improvement and treatment team meetings to monitor progress and update care plans.

Completes timely, accurate clinical documentation and maintain productivity records; coordinates with insurance and patient access for authorizations.

• Conducts assessments, develops and updates treatment plans, and adapts interventions based on patient needs.
• Provides individual/group therapy and patient education; involves families when appropriate.

Collaborate with the clinical team to review cases, address changes in condition, and coordinate referrals and continuum of care.

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)

• 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 OFFICIAL GRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

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