Behavioral Health Therapist I

UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

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Wexford, PA, United StatesPosted July 22, 2026Ref: 20222_8123902132
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Job Description

The Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Program is composed of both Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient programing and is the only one in Western Pennsylvania.  We treat patients ages 5-18 primarily with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

 

Our team works collaboratively to ensure that patients receive a high level of care all throughout the course of their treatment. We highly value a positive working environment. This position works out of Pine Center in Wexford with daylight hours Monday through Friday. There is free parking on site. 

Sign-On Bonuses up to $7,000!!

Responsibilities:

·       Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

·       Documentation: Complete clinical documentation on the same day of service and provide necessary information for service authorization.

·       Case Reviews: Periodically review cases and serious clinical changes with supervisors and clinical personnel.

·       Patient Assessment: Assess changing patient needs and incorporate them into treatment plans.

·       New Patient Assessments: Conduct assessments of new patients under supervision, document clinical decisions, and implement treatment models.

·       Therapy and Education: Provide individual and group therapy, engage families in treatment, and educate patients on recovery.

·       Record Keeping: Document all patient-related activities according to guidelines.

·       Service Coordination: Discuss additional service needs with the clinical team and refer patients to appropriate care levels or community services.

·       Team Meetings: Participate in treatment team meetings to discuss cases, update treatment plans, and monitor progress.

·       Productivity Records: Maintain daily records of clinical productivity.

·       Treatment Planning: Create comprehensive treatment plans addressing a variety of 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)

·       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 GRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE CONSIDERATION PROCESS.

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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