Mental Health Counselor II

UPMC

2 months ago

McKeesport, PennsylvaniaFull TimeClinical Psychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Mental Health Counselor II in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on help and public transportation education.

Conduct and document resident health measurements.

provide life guidance, use crisis intervention techniques, and lead social/educational groups.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $3,500.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UPMC in United States.

Key Skills

Mental Health CounselingCrisis InterventionDocumentationCasework ActivitiesLife GuidanceSocial Skills EducationPublic Transportation EducationMedication DocumentationRelationship BuildingEmergency Procedures EducationDaily Living SkillsHealth MeasurementsGoal SettingSafety ChecksTeam CommunicationService Provider Liaison

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required for this position, with a preference for experience in counseling clients with substance abuse issues. Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) is also preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Mental Health Counselor II position at UPMC includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Clinical Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Clinical Psychology 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.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Casework Activities, Life Guidance, Social Skills Education, Public Transportation Education, Medication Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Counselor II will assist residents with various needs, including medical appointments and daily living skills. They will also provide counseling, build relationships, and document resident progress.

Benefits package: Sign-on Bonus up to $3,500. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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