Behavioral Health Therapist II - Neurology, UPMC

UPMC's Integrated Advanced Care Providers are looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist II to join the team at the Neurology Department in Oakland! The Behavioral Health Therapist will work alongside our Psychiatrist to assist patients with a wide range of neurological disorders and behavioral health needs including anxiety and depression.

• 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.