Behavioral Health Therapist I - NATP
UPMC
The Narcotic Addiction Treatment Program (NATP) is looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist to join their team! NATP is an out-patient based center that's specialized in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. We use several treatment options, including methadone, buprenorphine/ suboxone/ sublocade, and traditional abstinence-based recovery models. NATP offers treatment for concurrent psychiatric disorders through medication and psychotherapy.
**The Behavioral Health Therapist is now eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS! If you are seeking a change and looking to make a difference in an underserved population, 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_
**Responsibilities:**
+ Engages in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
+ Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides necessary information for service authorization.
+ Periodically reviews cases and serious patient condition changes with the clinical team.
+ Assesses and updates patient needs and treatment plans.
+ Conducts new patient assessments and adapts treatment models under supervision.
+ Provides individual and group therapy, involving families when needed, and educates patients on recovery.
+ Documents all patient interactions and case management activities.
+ Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and makes referrals as necessary.
+ Participates in treatment team meetings to review and update patient plans and monitor progress.
+ Maintains daily clinical productivity records.
+ Develops comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse needs.
· 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)
**_ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL GRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION._**
· One year of clinical experience preferred.
· Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred.
· Understanding of or willingness to learn harm reduction models and applicable interventions.
· Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions preferred.
· Drug and Alcohol Treatment Experience preferred.
**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.
+ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ 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_**
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