Behavioral Health Therapist
Job Description
About the Role
Join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Therapist – Outpatient, M-F Schedule in United States. UPMC Western Maryland is seeking Behavioral Health Therapists to join our Outpatient Behavioral Health team! Full-time & Part-time opportunities are available.
Key Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision, conducts assessments of new patients using the identified format for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions, and referrals, as instructed.
- Implements, improves, and adapts concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients.
- Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management, and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.
- Creates a treatment plan that includes an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive, and other services for the patients a variety and complexity of needs serviced by the program.
Requirements
- as defined in the practicing state's code) One year of clinical experience preferred.
- Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of the current version of the DSM preferred.
- Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions is preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only, 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 at UPMC a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
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 Maryland.
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: Clinical treatment, Psychiatric evaluation, Assessment, Individual therapy, Group therapy, Case management, Treatment planning, DSM knowledge. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The therapist provides clinical treatment services, including individual and group therapy, to patients with mental health diagnoses in an outpatient setting. They are responsible for conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000, Weekly Supervision, CEU Opportunities, Career Ladder. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
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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