Behavioral Health Therapist I - Altoona

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    Description

    IOP (intensive outpatient program) serves State College Area School District students in grades 6-12.  This is a unique partnership between UPMC and State College Area School District. The Intensive Outpatient Program supports adolescents who need treatment/services due to a psychiatric condition that is interfering with their ability to function successfully within the community/school. This program is designed to avoid a higher level of care or to use as a step-down service within a mental health continuum. Youth may receive psychiatric evaluations, medication management services, individual, group, or family counseling.

    This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $7,000 for a 2-year work commitment!



    Responsibilities:

    Clinical Assessment & Treatment

    • Conduct patient assessments, evaluate treatment needs, and develop individualized treatment plans that address changing clinical needs.
    • Provide individual and group therapy, engage families when appropriate, and educate patients on recovery and wellness.

    Care Coordination & Case Management

    • Collaborate with the clinical team to review cases, discuss service needs, and coordinate referrals to appropriate levels of care and community resources.
    • Participate in treatment team meetings to monitor progress, update treatment plans, and support continuing care recommendations.

    Documentation & Compliance

    • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment sessions, case management activities, and productivity records.
    • Submit clinical information to support service authorizations and ensure compliance with program and payer requirements.

    Quality & Program Improvement

    • Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
    • Review patient progress and significant clinical changes with supervisors and other clinical staff as appropriate.
    • 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 MASTER'S DEGREE 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
    • OAPSA


    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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    LocationPittsburgh, PA

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