UPMC·Cumberland, Maryland
Provide clinical treatment services, including assessments and therapy, to clients with mental health diagnoses in outpatient or partial hospitalization settings. Responsibilities include creating treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for continuing care.
UPMC Western Maryland is seeking Behavioral Health Therapists to join our Outpatient Behavioral Health team!
This position works primarily dayshift hours Monday - Friday.
Enjoy the ability to have a flexible work schedule.
We offer weekly supervision by an approved licensed supervisor and CEU opportunities!
Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced therapist, we offer a career ladder to continue to grow yourself!
We will consider all levels of therapists for this role. *Job title and pay rate will be based on certification and experience.
Sign-On Bonuses are being offered for full-time: $5,000 with a 1-year commitment $7,000 with a 2-year commitment $10,000 with a 3-year commitment As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide clinical treatment services to clients with mental health diagnoses who meet dimensions for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization treatment criteria.
Under direct supervision, conducts assessments of new patients using the identified format for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions, and referrals, as instructed. Implements, improves, and adapts concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients. Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management, and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines. Creates a treatment plan that includes an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive, and other services for the patients a variety and complexity of needs serviced by the program. Assesses changing needs of patients per guidelines for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization programs, and incorporates these into treatment plan and treatment plan review. Completes clinical documentation on the same day of service delivery and provides clinical information to patient access representative personnel and insurance providers to ensure authorization for services. Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, review and update patient treatment plans, monitor therapeutic progress, and initiate recommendations for referral and continuing care. Provides individual and group therapy to patients in the program and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated. Provides education to patients on recovery. Reviews cases and/or groups periodically, as well as the serious clinical patient condition changes with the supervisor and other clinical personnel as indicated. Discusses the need for additional services with the clinical team to determine the appropriateness of recommendations. Refers patients to other levels of care, community-based self-help programs for recovery, or other community social or human services as needed. Maintains daily records of clinical productivity in the program as instructed. Participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement activities of the program.
Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required. (Successfully completed the educational requirements as defined in the practicing state's code) One year of clinical experience preferred. Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of the current version of the DSM preferred. Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions is preferred.
Per Maryland state regulations, if the candidate has a Master's in Psychology, they must hold an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) or an LGPS (Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor). If a candidate has a Master's in Social Work, they must hold an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work). Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
A Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required along with appropriate state licensure (LCPC, LGPS, LCSW, LMSW, or LPC). One year of clinical experience and knowledge of the DSM are preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.