The therapist will be responsible for leading the Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) group, conducting level of care assessments, and providing individual and group psychotherapy to adults with mental health or substance use disorders. Duties also include completing biopsychosocial assessments, managing caseloads, and documenting within the electronic health record.
Requirements summary
A Master's degree in Human Services from an accredited institution is required, along with at least one year of care delivery experience in a recognized clinical discipline that included a clinical practicum. Candidates must possess an active LPC, LMFT, or LCSW license, reliable transportation, and pass pre-employment screenings including drug and criminal background checks.
postgraduate degreeCase ManagementTeam CollaborationMental HealthPsychoeducationSubstance Use DisordersIndividual PsychotherapyCo-occurring DisordersElectronic Health Record DocumentationClinical InterventionsBiopsychosocial AssessmentsGroup PsychotherapyIntensive Outpatient Program (IOP)Level of Care Assessments
Job description
Employment Type
Full time
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Day
Shift
Description:
Position
PURPOSE: Our Outpatient Therapists for this position provides care to those served as part of our team that works with individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. You will be responsible for leading and facilitating the Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) group, provide level of care assessments, individual and group psychotherapy to adults, and work to incorporate the strengths of their supports in their environments to maintain their recovery efforts in the community. While all therapists are expected to manage their caseloads and function independently, they’ll also collaborate with others in a team-based approach to care.
WHAT
YOU
WILL DO: Facilitate Mental Health Intensive Outpatient (IOP) group, case management, individual therapy sessions for those clients, and other IOP duties. Provide psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and clinical interventions for clients Complete biopsychosocial assessments to determine client’s strengths, needs, and diagnosis Complete documentation within the electronic health record in congruence with organizational policies and regulatory requirements to ensure quality indicators and productivity requirements are met Engage with the clients’ natural supports to strategize methods of supporting client goal progress and wellbeing and collaborate with members of the treatment team, community members, and third-party providers Attend and participate in clinical, administrative, and community partner meetings
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM
QUALILFICATIONS: Master’s in Human Services and 1 year of care delivery experience. Graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum
Licensure
Required: LPC, LMFT, or LCSW Pre-Employment Drug Screen Access to reliable transportation Act 33 – Child Abuse History Clearance Act 34 – Criminal Record Check Act 114 – FBI
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Benefits:
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Life insurance
403b with employer match
Paid holiday days
Work
Schedule: This is a
Non-Exempt (hourly) position
Monday through
Friday, primarily 9:00am-5:00pm, with one evening available per week to meet the needs of persons served.
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Day 1 of employment: 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Paid Holiday Days; plus more……… ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY We’re a health and human services organization serving the community using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with those we serve and their families to provide care that strives for a welcoming and safe environment for them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help – and hope – to people who are experiencing: mental health and substance use disorders; physical health needs; intellectual disabilities; traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
