Behavioral Health Worker I

UPMC Western Behavioral Health Southside Acute Partial and IOP supports adolescents experiencing acute symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our program supports adolescents in stabilizing their mental health before stepping down to a lower level of care, such as outpatient. A main goal of our program is to assist adolescents in maintaining safety without the need for psychiatric hospitalization. One of the strengths of the program is the treatment team approach and the experience of working in a team to provide a continuation and continuity of care to patients which supports positive patient outcomes.

This position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the expectation to work until 5:30 dependent on department need.

Responsibilities:

* Provide individual and group treatment; complete documentation; offer patient support as needed.

* Deliver direct behavioral health services to children and adolescents, ages 2 - 5 in a t...