Purpose:

The UPMC Western Behavioral Health Center for Eating Disorders (CED) is hiring a Masters-level Behavioral Health Therapist to join our dynamic team. The primary focus of this role will be to conduct pre-operative psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking bariatric surgery. In addition, this position will provide coverage for the PHP/IOP programs. Estimated effort is a 75/25 split. This is a great opportunity to become part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, dietitians, nurse practitioner, and an advanced practice nurse, in addition to Bachelors- and Masters-level clinicians. LPC and LCSW candidates will be provided supervision for state licensure by our experienced LPC and/or LCSW supervisors. Assessment and diagnostic experience is strongly preferred. Group facilitation and eating disorder experience preferred, but not required. Training will be provided during the orientation period.

Behavioral Health Therapists are 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

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement activities of the program.

• Completes clinical documentation on the same day of service delivery and provides clinical information to patient access representative personnel and insurance providers to ensure authorization for services.

• Reviews cases and/or groups periodically, as well as serious clinical patient condition changes with supervisor and other clinical personnel as indicated.

• Assesses changing needs of patients per guidelines for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization programs, and incorporates these into treatment plan and treatment plan review.

• Under direct supervision, conducts assessments of new patients using the identified format for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions and referrals, as instructed. Implements, improves, and adapts concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients.

• Provides individual and group therapy to patients in the program and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated. Provides education to patients on recovery.

• Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.

• Discusses need for additional services with the clinical team to determine appropriateness of recommendations. Refers patients to other levels of care, community based self-help programs for recovery or other community social or human services as needed.

• Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, review and update patient treatment plans, monitor therapeutic progress and initiate recommendations for referral and continuing care.

• Maintains daily records of clinical productivity in the program as instructed.

• Creates a treatment plan that includes an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive and other services for the patients a variety and complexity of needs serviced by the program.

• 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.

· 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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran