UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist I to support their Outpatient Drug & Alcohol team in McKeesport, PA.

The shift for this role is Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The incumbent will work in our Outpatient licensed drug & alcohol facility, where co-occurring treatment is provided by a supportive and dedicated team. Supervision hours for licensure is provided. Affordable parking nearby. 

Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!

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.