UPMC·McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Provide intense outpatient mental health treatment and community-based care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, conducting crisis assessments, and coordinating services with community partners.
UPMC’s Western Behavioral Health’s Community Treatment Team (CTT) provides intense outpatient mental health treatment services to consumers with serious and persistent mental illnesses who have not previously found success in traditional outpatient mental health services.
Our clinicians provide community-based, evidence-driven care for individuals with severe mental illness, offering support through assessments, crisis response, and outpatient coordination.
This 24/7 role is dynamic and rewarding, with opportunities for growth, teamwork, and professional development.
As the first licensed ACT team in PA, our program is recognized as “Exemplary” in annual reviews.
This position is eligible for the Behavioral Health Fellows Program- an initiative sponsored by Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) in partnership with Community Care Behavioral Health and Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
Designed to strengthen the County’s public behavioral health system, this program offers incredible benefits, including up to $45,000 in educational loan repayment (based on your degree level), or free access to an accredited professional certificate program, as well as paid time off for training and professional development as a part of a cohort group.
Client Support & Case Management Coordinate care for a caseload of 10–15 individuals/families. Support goal setting, crisis planning, and WRAP development. Provide counseling, advocacy, and follow-up services in community and office settings. Daily Living & Community Integration Assist with access to food, healthcare, education, employment, and housing. Facilitate small groups to build coping and daily living skills. Crisis & Collaboration Conduct crisis assessments and manage emergencies. Collaborate with ER/DEC staff to divert from inpatient care. Work with team and community partners to coordinate services. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate records and meet documentation deadlines. Ensure compliance with institutional and ACT model standards. Meet a 55%25 productivity rate. Professional Development & Availability Participate in on-call and weekend rotations. Apply motivational interviewing and evidence-based practices. Engage in ongoing ACT training and implementation.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) Driver's License 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
Requires a Bachelor's degree with three years of clinical experience or a Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work. Must possess a valid driver's license and various clearances, including BLS/CPR and FBI clearance.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.