UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is looking for a **Behavioral Health Therapist I** for our **Crisis Services Acute Need and Diversion Services** team ( **_CSANDS_** )! Our CSANDS team provides support and services to those who do not find traditional outpatient crisis care beneficial. This 30-day, OP diversion program, created for those 21 years of age or older provides essential and expedited care through therapy, crisis follow up services and medication management. Therapy services are offered weekly either in office, or within the community. Following program completion, our team of dedicated coordinators ensure further supports are in place to provide our patients with opportunities to succeed. Examples of these supports can include, but are not limited to arranging referrals, providing ongoing crisis counseling and coordination with community providers. As a **Behavioral Health Therapist I** , you will play a key role in our patient’s recovery through effectively assessing, evaluating, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy. You will partner closely with our CSANDS team members, who will support, provide guidance and share their expertise as you grow in your career. As a **Behavioral Health Therapist I** , you will be provided the opportunity for **supervision** for **clinical hours** to apply toward licensure. To further invest in your future, we are excited to offer a **sign-on bonus** of up to **$10,000** ! At Safe Harbor we’re proud to offer a supportive and nurturing work environment where your professional growth is a top priority. Our _Total Rewards Program_ goes beyond healthcare, providing comprehensive benefits to support your overall well-being. 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** : **Clinical Assessments & Treatment:** + Conduct patient assessments and make clinical decisions under supervision. + Create comprehensive treatment plans addressing individualized patient needs. + Provide individual and group therapy, engage families, educate patients on recovery. **Collaboration and Communication** : + Review cases and patient condition changes and participate in treatment team meetings with supervisor and clinical team. + Discuss additional services needs with clinical team and make referrals as needed. **Quality Assurance & Documentation:** + Document all patient interactions and case management activities. + Complete clinical documentation and provide required information for service authorization. + 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. + Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) within 60 days of hire or transfer + Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal **_UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_**