Behavioral Health Therapist II - General Internal Medicine in Oakland

• UPMC’s Integrated Advanced Care Providers along with General Internal Medicine in Oakland (GIMO) are looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist II to join the team! As a Behavioral Health Therapist II you will provide behavioral health care to a caseload of patients ranging in age from younger to older adults. *This position is eligible for productivity incentives
• Our Behavioral Health Therapist is eligible for a Sign on Bonus!! 1-year work commitment–$5,000 2-year work commitment–$7,000 3-year work commitment–$10,000

Responsibilities

· Maintains daily records of clinical productivity as instructed. · Provides individual and group therapy in home, school, and community settings; engages families in assessment and treatment; educates patients on recovery as appropriate. · Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss cases, update treatment plans, monitor progress, and recommend referrals and continuing care. · Utilizes relevant, evidence-based treatment approaches as appropriate. · Conducts new patient assessments using required formats and makes clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions, and referrals. · Develops and adapts treatment concepts, models, and approaches to meet patient needs. · Creates comprehensive treatment plans addressing a wide range of patient needs and levels of care. · Participates in ongoing regulatory and licensure preparation activities. · Manages administrative responsibilities independently with minimal supervision, including caseload and census management. · Documents all clinical work according to established guidelines. · Continuously develops clinical skills and implements new treatment approaches. · Reviews cases, groups, and significant patient condition changes with supervisors and clinical staff as needed. · Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides necessary information to patient access staff and insurance providers. · Participates in mentoring student interns. · Engages in quality assurance and performance improvement activities. · Assesses and responds to changing patient needs across outpatient, partial hospitalization, community, and school-based services. · Collaborates with the clinical team to recommend additional services and refers patients to appropriate levels of care and community resources.

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.
• Attention: A copy of your graduate-Level transcripts must be attached for consideration.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is required.
• Two years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions required.