Join a Compassionate, Team-Oriented Behavioral Health Unit

We’re seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide clinical treatment to individuals in need of behavioral health services. Our close-knit team takes pride in delivering exceptional care, advocating for patients, and working together to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. If you’re passionate about making a difference in a supportive, all-hands-on-deck environment, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans under the guidance of a program manager or supervisor.
• Assist with care coordination to ensure clients and families receive high-quality, comprehensive services.
• Facilitate referrals for additional clinical services during treatment and at discharge.
• Provide individual and family therapy in community, inpatient, and/or outpatient settings.
• Monitor and evaluate behavior plans post-implementation to determine effectiveness and update as needed.
• Provide clinical supervision to assigned staff through individual, group, and on-site sessions, including participation in treatment team meetings.
• Apply behavior support techniques to develop and implement individualized behavior plans with fidelity.
• Deliver direct care services to assigned clients.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other service providers to ensure integrated care.
• Utilize structured clinical assessment tools to evaluate psychiatric symptoms, family functioning, and academic achievement, and effectively communicate results and recommendations.
• Participate in interagency team meetings and support the resolution of issues related to service delivery.
• Attend and engage in ongoing training to maintain and enhance service provision skills
• REQUIRED: Master’s degree in psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
• 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral principles, assessment/evaluation processes, and the DSM (current version) preferred.
• Licensure/Certification preferred: Behavior Specialist License, BCBA, NCC, CPRP, Alcohol Highway Safety Instructor, or similar behavioral health credentials.
• Required Training & Clearances:
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) training within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter
• Act 34 Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran