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Behavioral Health Therapist II

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

UPMC’s Western Behavioral Health’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) team is looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist II to join our team!

In this role, you will provide individual, family, and group-based therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and other genetic or developmental conditions. alongside a multidisciplinary group of master’s-level clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and nurses dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.

Our ideal candidate would be someone who is passionate about working with autistic individuals and committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Your knowledge of therapeutic interventions for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related behavioral health concerns will help support clients in achieving their goals while fostering growth, independence, and overall well-being.

At UPMC 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: Flexible, to meet client needs. One evening per week (until 630p) required to facilitate groups
  • Location: 5301 Forbes Ave, Oakland
  • Dress Code: Business Casual

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments, clinical interviews, and treatment planning to address patients' behavioral health needs.

Provide individual and group therapy in home, school and community settings while engaging families in treatment and recovery support.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress, update treatment plans, coordinate referrals, and ensure appropriate levels of care.

Support programs qualify and growth through evidence-based practices, performance improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, professional development, and intern mentorship.

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.

Two years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions required.

Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM required.

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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is required.

CCM training is required within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter

Clinical Social Worker (CSW) OR Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, along with two years of clinical experience. Must hold a valid license such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT and possess relevant state clearances.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral health therapyAutism spectrum disorder treatmentClinical assessmentIndividual therapyFamily therapyDSM applicationMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceCase managementClinical interviewing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist II at UPMC a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,885 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.1
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Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.