Behavioral Health Therapist I - Magee Women's Behavioral Health

Magee has partnered with UPMC Western Behavioral Health, a nationally recognized leader in mental health clinical care, to provide high quality, evidence-based treatment, expertise, and support to individuals in the perinatal period. We are looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist to join the team! Magee Behavioral Health is an outpatient mental health clinic, a part of Western Behavioral Health’s Adult Service Line of care.

Our team includes clinicians providing individual and group therapy to patients who are pregnant, postpartum or have experienced a pregnancy/infant loss. We also offer medication management services with psychiatrists specialized in perinatal care. This is a hybrid position working both remote and in person.

Our Behavioral Health Therapist role is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS! Sign-On Bonus Details: 1-year work commitment--$5,000 2-year work commitment--$7,000 3-year work commitment--$10,000

Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides info for service authorization. Reviews cases and serious patient condition changes with supervisor and team.

Assesses and updates treatment plans based on changing patient needs. Conducts supervised assessments and applies treatment models in service delivery. Provides individual and group therapy; engages families and educates patients on recovery.

Documents all clinical activities per guidelines. Collaborates with clinical team on service needs and referrals to appropriate care levels. Attends treatment team meetings to review cases and update plans.

Maintains daily records of clinical productivity. Develops comprehensive treatment plans addressing diverse patient needs. 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) ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE-LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION. 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. 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.

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