The UPMC Western Behavioral Health Center for Eating Disorders is expanding its outpatient services and hiring a bachelor’s level Behavioral Health Therapist Associate. The purpose of this job is to provide clinical treatment services to the targeted populations of eating disorders in our PHP/IOP tracks. This is an outpatient treatment program designed to serve patients (ages 14 years and up) with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder who meet dimensions for outpatient and/or partial hospitalization treatment criteria. The Center for Eating Disorders provides services to individuals aged 8 years old and up.

Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!

Responsibilities:

·       Role Identification: Works with MHP/Supervisor to define role, interventions, and population complexity.

·       Client Engagement: Connects with potential clients and addresses engagement barriers.

·       Data Collection: Gathers necessary information for continuity of care.

·       Assessments: Conducts structured assessments and documents findings under supervision.

·       Treatment Implementation: Adapts treatment models for patient care.

·       Screenings and Data Collection: Completes tasks to inform treatment planning.

·       Documentation: Maintains accurate and complete case records.

·       Diagnosis: Develops provisional diagnoses using DSM under supervision.

·       Recovery Principles: Promotes self-management of illness.

·       Team Collaboration: Works with treatment team and attends meetings.

·       Treatment Planning: Collaborates on developing and updating treatment plans.

·       Clinical Documentation: Completes documentation promptly and ensures service authorization.

·       Therapy and Education: Provides individual and group therapy, engages families, and educates on recovery.

·       Case Review: Reviews cases with supervisor and clinical team.

·       Continuity of Care: Coordinates with community supports and treatment team.

·       Service Referrals: Refers patients to appropriate services and programs.

·       Quality Assurance: Participates in program improvement activities.

·       Other Duties: Performs additional tasks as assigned.