What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Therapist Associate position at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Purpose : STAR Clinic is a world-renowned clinic, specializing in evidence-based assessment and treatment for depressed, anxious, suicidal teens and undergraduate college students. We have outpatient and IOP levels of care and provide multidisciplinary treatment team approach. We are located in Bellefield Towers in Oakland.Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!Responsibilities :
- Role Identification : Works with MHP / Supervisor to define role, interventions, and population complexity.
- Client Engagement : Connects with potential clients and addresses engagement barriers.
- Data Collection : Gathers necessary information for continuity of care.
- Assessments : Conducts structured assessments and documents findings under supervision.
- Treatment Implementation : Adapts treatment models for patient care.
- Screenings and Data Collection : Completes tasks to inform treatment planning.
- Documentation : Maintains accurate and complete case records.
- Diagnosis : Develops provisional diagnoses using DSM under supervision.
- Recovery Principles : Promotes self-management of illness.
- Team Collaboration : Works with treatment team and attends meetings.
- Treatment Planning : Collaborates on developing and updating treatment plans.
- Clinical Documentation : Completes documentation promptly and ensures service authorization.
- Therapy and Education : Provides individual and group therapy, engages families, and educates on recovery.
- Case Review : Reviews cases with supervisor and clinical team.
- Continuity of Care : Coordinates with community supports and treatment team.
- Service Referrals : Refers patients to appropriate services and programs.
- Quality Assurance : Participates in program improvement activities.
- Other Duties : Performs additional tasks as assigned.Qualifications :
- 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.
- Experience working with adolescents and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and suicidality.
- Interest or previous experience working within a treatment team approach.
- EPIC trained preferred, not required.
- Strong organizational skills.ATTENTION : A COPY OF YOUR BACHELOR 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 renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
