Behavioral Health Therapist I

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UPMC’s Western Behavioral Health’s Pediatric OCD team is looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist I to join our team!

This role offers a unique opportunity to work within one of the region’s only specialty programs providing higher levels of care for individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). As a member of our team, you will deliver evidence-based treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), helping children, adolescents, and their families achieve meaningful progress. In addition to providing individual treatment, you will facilitate engaging group therapy sessions, collaborate with families through family therapy, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering specialized, compassionate care.

The ideal candidate has experience working with children and adolescents with OCD, is comfortable leading group and family therapy sessions, and is passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based mental health treatment.

At UPMC we’re proud to offer a supportive and nurturing work environment where your professional growth is a top priority. To further invest in your future, we are excited to offer a sign-on bonus of $7,000! 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:

Participates in the quality assurance, performance improvement and treatment team meetings to monitor progress and update care plans.
Completes timely, accurate clinical documentation and maintain productivity records; coordinates with insurance and patient access for authorizations.
Conducts assessments, develops and updates treatment plans, and adapts interventions based on patient needs.
Provides individual/group therapy and patient education; involves families when appropriate.
Collaborate with the clinical team to review cases, address changes in condition, and coordinate referrals and continuum of care.

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.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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