UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Therapist I to join our dedicated Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services (AMS) team !

Our AMS team is at the forefront of providing evidence-based therapy alongside elements of the 12-step program, supporting individuals in their recovery journey. Beyond individual support, our AMS team also extends help to family members and loved ones, offering education on substance use, coping strategies, medication management, and identifying triggers—empowering families to be active participants in the recovery process.

As the Behavioral Health Therapist I , you will play a key role in our patient’s recovery through effectively assessing, evaluating, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy to this target population in co-located facilities. In this role, you will partner closely with our AMS team members, who will support, provide guidance and share their expertise. Additionally, you will be provided with the opportunity for supervision towards clinical hours to apply toward licensure, supporting your professional development as you advance in the field of behavioral health!

At Safe Harbor we’re proud to offer a supportive and nurturing work environment where your professional growth is a top priority. Our Total Rewards Program goes beyond healthcare, providing comprehensive benefits to support your overall well-being. To further invest in your future, we are excited to offer a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 ! If you’re passionate about making a real, tangible difference in the lives of those in our community, we warmly invite you to apply today !

Responsibilities:

Clinical Assessments & Treatment:

• Conduct patient assessments and make clinical decisions under supervision.

• Assess and incorporate changing patient needs into treatment plans.

• Provide individual and group therapy, engage families, educate patients on recovery.

• Create comprehensive treatment plans addressing individualized patient needs.

Collaboration and Communication :

• Review cases and patient condition changes with supervisor and clinical team.

• Discuss additional services needs with clinical team and make referrals as needed.

• Participates in treatment team meetings to review and update patient plans.

Quality Assurance & Documentation:

• Document all patient interactions and case management activities.

• Maintain daily clinical productivity records.

• Complete clinical documentation and provide required information for service authorization.

• 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 OFFICIAL GRADUATE 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.

• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) within 60 days of hire or transfer

• 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