UPMC Western Behavioral Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist Associate to support Twin Lakes in Somerset. PA.

The Behavioral Health Therapist Associate will provide clinical treatment services to the targeted populations, including a comprehensive needs assessment and provision of case management services including assessment, service linkage, resource development, coordination of all services received, and advocacy.

The shift for this position will vary between 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and 9:30 am - 6:00 pm depending on staffing needs. The incumbent will also work rotating weekends and holidays.

Sign on bonus of up to $10,000!

Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement: Connects with potential clients, monitors and addresses engagement barriers.

• Data Collection & Documentation: Gathers necessary data, conducts assessments, and maintains accurate case records.

• Treatment Planning & Implementation: Collaborates on treatment plans, updates based on patient needs, and completes clinical documentation.

• Therapy & Education: Provides individual/group therapy, engages families, and educates on recovery.

• Team Collaboration: Works with treatment team, attends meetings, and coordinates continuity of care.

• Service Referrals: Refers patients to appropriate services and community programs.

• Quality Assurance: Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.

• Completion of a human services related internship/practicum or 1 year of relevant human services experience.

• Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process preferred

A COPY OF YOUR UNDERGRADUATE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• 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