Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is seeking a compassionate  Behavioral Health Therapist Associate to join our dedicated  Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services (AMS) team !

Our AMS team is at the forefront of providing evidence-based therapy alongside elements of the 12-step program, supporting individuals in their recovery journey. Beyond individual support, our AMS team also extends help to family members and loved ones, offering education on substance use, coping strategies, medication management, and identifying triggers—empowering families to be active participants in the recovery process.

As the  Behavioral Health Therapist Associate , you will play a key role in our patient’s recovery through effectively assessing, evaluating, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy to this target population in co-located facilities. In this role, you will partner closely with our AMS team members, who will support, provide guidance and share their expertise. 

At Safe Harbor we’re proud to offer a supportive and nurturing work environment where your professional growth is a top priority. To further invest in your future, we are excited to offer a  sign-on bonus of up to $10,000! 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 !

Clinical Assessments & Treatment:

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• In conjunction with Mental Health Professional (MHP)/Supervisor, identify scope, define interventions & complexity of population served based on the level of experience and demonstrated competencies.
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• Conduct patient assessments and make clinical decisions under supervision.

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• Assess and incorporate changing patient needs into treatment plans.

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• Provide individual and group therapy, engage families, educate patients on recovery.

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• Create comprehensive treatment plans addressing individualized patient needs.

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Collaboration and Communication :

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• Review cases and patient condition changes with supervisor and clinical team.

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• Discuss additional services needs with clinical team and make referrals as needed.

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• Participates in treatment team meetings to review and update patient plans.

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Quality Assurance & Documentation:

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• Document all patient interactions and case management activities.

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• Maintain daily clinical productivity records.

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• Complete clinical documentation and provide required information for service authorization.
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• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.
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• Completion of a human services related internship/practicum OR 1 year of relevant human services experience.
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• Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process preferred.
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ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION. 

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• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
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• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
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• Act 33 with renewal
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• Act 34 with renewal
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• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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