Behavioral Health Therapist II - Adult/Geriatric Clinics

UPMC Western Behavioral Health along with Integrated Advanced Care Providers is looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist II to join the team supporting our adult and geriatric clinics!

To meet the often complex needs of older adults, UPMC has grown to encompass not only one of the largest clinical geriatric programs in the country, but also the largest concentration of geriatric psychiatrists.

This position provides behavioral health therapy and consultation primarily integrated with the other geriatric program disciplines (psychiatry, geriatricians, primary care, palliative care). There are routine interdisciplinary and behavioral therapist group consultations and continuing education opportunities

This position will work Monday – Friday, daytime hours. This position does involve travel to multiple clinics within the Pittsburgh area as well as potential for hybrid availability.

*Production Incentives available*

Our Behavioral Health Therapist role is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS!

2-year work commitment--$7,000

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily clinical productivity records.
• Provide individual and group therapy in home, school, and community settings; engage families in assessment and treatment; educate patients on recovery.
• Participate in treatment team meetings to review cases, update plans, and recommend referrals.
• Use evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Conduct patient assessments and document clinical decisions; adapt treatment models for service delivery.
• Develop treatment plans addressing diverse patient needs.
• Support regulatory and licensure preparation with leadership.

Manage administrative tasks (e. g., caseload, census) independently.

• Document all clinical activities per guidelines.
• Continuously develop clinical skills through new treatment methods.
• Review cases and serious patient changes with supervisor and team.
• Complete documentation same day; provide info for service authorization.
• Mentor student interns.
• Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Assess and adjust treatment plans based on changing patient needs across settings.
• Collaborate with clinical team on service needs; refer to appropriate care levels or community resources.

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

• ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE-LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) is 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.

Experience serving older adults and/or individuals with chronic conditions and their families strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

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

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Clinical Social Worker (CSW) OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• 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