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UPMC Behavioral Health Therapist Associate - Altoona in Altoona, Pennsylvania
The Behavioral Health Therapist Associate will provide clinical treatment services to the targeted populations, including a comprehensive needs assessment and provision of case management services including assessment, service linkage, resource development, coordination of all services received, and advocacy. Services are provided in an outpatient program designed to service patients with a mental health or substance use disorder diagnosis who meets dimensions for all levels of care.
This position will primarily support our drug and alcohol department. Our team believes in the power of person-centered care to deliver quality services to individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder. We have an MAUD/MOUD program; therefore, knowledge and acceptance of MAUD/MOUD as a form of care for substance use disorders is crucial.
This position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000!
Responsibilities:
Role and Engagement
Define role scope and interventions with MHP/Supervisor.
Engage and monitor potential clients.
Assessment and Data Collection
Collect identifying data and brief history.
Conduct assessments and screenings under supervision.
Documentation
Document sessions and case management.
Maintain accurate case records.
Treatment Planning
Develop provisional diagnosis with DSM.
Collaborate on and update treatment plans.
Therapy and Education
Provide therapy and engage families.
Educate patients on recovery.
Coordination & Quality Assurance
Ensure continuity of care with community supports.
Discuss and refer additional service needs.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.
Completion of a human services related internship/practicum or 1 year of relevant human services experience.
Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process preferred.
ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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
OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran