The Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies adult outpatient program consist of caring professionals who serve individuals experiencing various behavioral health symptoms. The Behavioral Health Therapist I will provide clinical treatment services to the targeted populations. This is an outpatient treatment program designed to service patients with a mental health diagnosis who meet dimensions for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization treatment criteria. Sign on bonus available of up to $10,000! **Responsibilities:** **Quality Assurance and Documentation** + Participate in quality assurance activities. + Complete same-day clinical documentation. + Provide clinical information for service authorization. + Document all patient-related work. + Maintain daily productivity records. **Patient Assessment and Treatment** + Conduct supervised patient assessments. + Implement and adapt treatment models. + Provide individual and group therapy. + Engage families in treatment processes. + Educate patients on recovery. + Update treatment plans based on patient needs. **Case Review and Team Collaboration** + Review cases with supervisors and clinical personnel. + Discuss additional service needs with the clinical team. + Refer patients to appropriate care levels and community services. + Participate in treatment team meetings to update plans and monitor progress. + Create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex 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) + 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 LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONDISERATION** **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_**