Behavioral Health Therapist I (Substance Use Disorder Therapist)

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor has proudly served the Erie community since 1993, providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care and vital resources. Our Addiction Medicine Services (AMS) team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist I who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

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 I, 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. Additionally, you will be provided with the opportunity for supervision towards clinical hours to apply toward licensure, supporting your professional development as you advance in the field of behavioral health!

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 $7,000! 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!

Key Information:

• Schedule: M-F, 8a-4p. Following orientation period, opportunity available to work 4, 10 hour shifts.

• Location: West 26th Street, Erie, PA

• Dress Code: Business Casual

• Parking: Free, on siteResponsibilities:

• Participates in the quality assurance, performance improvement and treatment team meetings to monitor progress and update care plans.

• Completes timely, accurate clinical documentation and maintain productivity records; coordinates with insurance and patient access for authorizations.

• Conducts assessments, develops and updates treatment plans, and adapts interventions based on patient needs.

• Provides individual/group therapy and patient education; involves families when appropriate.

• Collaborate with the clinical team to review cases, address changes in condition, and coordinate referrals and continuum of care.

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required. (Successfully completed the educational requirements as defined in practicing state's code)

• One year of clinical experience preferred.

• Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred.

• Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions preferred.

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL GRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Passed the examination required by 49.11. relating to licensure examination. Must sign a license agreement and be actively working to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or Licensed Family Marriage Therapist (LMFT) within 30 months of hire.

• 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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran