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Behavioral Health Therapist I - OP Chem Dep

  • Job ID: 378107973
  • Status: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours:
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at WCA
  • Department: Chem Depend OP-Jamesto
  • Location: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown NY 14702
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $20.89 to $33.48 / hour

Description

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist I to join their Outpatient Chemical Dependency Department.  The hours for this position are Monday through Friday day shift. 

The Behavioral Health Therapist is 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 providing 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:

  • Maintains daily records of clinical productivity in the program as instructed.
  • Assesses changing needs of patients per guidelines for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization programs and incorporates these into treatment plan and treatment plan review.
  • 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.
  • Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.
  • Provides individual and group therapy to patients in the program and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated. Provides education to patients on recovery.
  • 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.
  • Participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement activities of the program
  • Under direct supervision, 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.
  • 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.

 

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required or CASAC . Successfully completed the educational requirements as defined in NY 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.


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Must sign a license agreement and be actively working to obtain the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) within 30 months of hire. A counselor certified by and currently registered as such with the National Board for Certified Counselors preferred.
 

  • 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

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