Behavioral Health Therapist II

Job ID: 288735079 Status: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Shift: Day Job Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at WCA Department: Mental Health OP-Jamesto Location: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY Union Position: No Salary Range: $ 24.
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46 USD Are you passionate about helping children be their best selves? Join the team at UPMC Chautauqua's Outpatient Mental Health Unit! We are seeking a Regular Full-Time Behavioral Health Therapist II to work Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm with some possible evenings until 7:00pm.
This opportunity provides a combination of in office and work from home schedule.
Our ideal candidate will have the experience and willingness to work with children but may also see adults.
We offer an exciting and dynamic work environment for counselors looking to learn and grow as a provider.
Excellent benefits and pleasant work environment are just a few of the perks! Apply today to join our team.
The Behavioral Health Therapist is now eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS! If you are seeking a change and looking to make a difference, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!!! Sign-on Bonus Details 1-year work commitment–$5,000 2-year work commitment–$7,000 3-year work commitment–$10,000 The purpose of this job is to provide independent clinical treatment services to the targeted populations.
This is an outpatient treatment program designed to service patients with a mental health diagnosis who meet dimensions for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization treatment criteria.
Responsibilities: Grows clinical skills by learning and implementing new treatment approaches on a regular basis.
Assesses changing needs of patients per guidelines for outpatient, and/or partial hospitalization programs, community and school based programs, and incorporates these into treatment plan and treatment plan review.
Utilizes a relevant and evidence based treatment approach in the context of the program as appropriate.
Participates in the mentoring of student interns.
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.
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.
Reviews cases and/or groups periodically, as well as serious clinical patient condition changes with supervisor and other clinical personnel as indicated.
Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.
Independently demonstrates competency in management of administrative responsibilities associated with patient care with minimal supervision.
This may include but not be limited to caseload management, group census, and other administrative tasks.
Maintains daily records of clinical productivity in the program as instructed.
Participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement activities of the program.
Participates in the regulatory and licensure preparation activities on an ongoing basis with program leadership.
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.
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.
Provides individual and group therapy to patients in the program(remove word program) home, school, community settings and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated.
Provides education to patients on recovery as appropriate.
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.
Qualifications: Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required or CASAC.
Two years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions required.
Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Clinical Social Worker (CSW) OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) OR Mental Health Counselor UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran BENEFITS AND LIFE AT UPMC Why Work Here We know that you have many options when choosing where to build your career.
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