Behavioral Health Therapist I

{
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "title": "Behavioral Health Therapist I",
    "description": "ST Health 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. Our programs are evidence based and focus on teaching adolescents’ skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This position works Monday through Friday with the expectation of working until 6:00 PM at least one night per week.Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!Responsibilities:·       Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.·       Documentation: Complete clinical documentation on the same day of service and provide necessary information for service authorization.·       Case Reviews: Periodically review cases and serious clinical changes with supervisors and clinical personnel.·       Patient Assessment: Assess changing patient needs and incorporate them into treatment plans.·       New Patient Assessments: Conduct assessments of new patients under supervision, document clinical decisions, and implement treatment models.·       Therapy and Education: Provide individual and group therapy, engage families in treatment, and educate patients on recovery.·       Record Keeping: Document all patient-related activities according to guidelines.·       Service Coordination: Discuss additional service needs with the clinical team and refer patients to appropriate care levels or community services.·       Team Meetings: Participate in treatment team meetings to discuss cases, update treatment plans, and monitor progress.·       Productivity Records: Maintain daily records of clinical productivity.·       Treatment Planning: Create comprehensive treatment plans addressing a variety of patient needs.·       Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required. (Successfully completed the educational requirements as defined in practicing state's code)·       One year of clinical experience preferred.·       Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred.·       Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions preferred.ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE CONSIDERATION PROCESS.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Passed the examination required by 49.11. relating to licensure examination. Must sign a license agreement and be actively working to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or Licensed Family Marriage Therapist (LMFT) within 30 months of hire.·       Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)·       Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)·       Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal·       Act 33 with renewal·       Act 34 with renewal·       Act 73 FBI ClearanceST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran",
    "identifier": {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Pepper Health",
        "value": "23362769"
    },
    "datePosted": "2025-12-11",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
        "@type": "Organization",
        "@id": "https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/#organization",
        "name": "Pepper Health",
        "sameAs": "https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/"
    },
    "jobLocation": {
        "@type": "Place",
        "address": {
            "@type": "PostalAddress",
            "addressLocality": "Pittsburgh",
            "addressRegion": "PA",
            "addressCountry": "US"
        }
    },
    "url": "https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23362769/behavioral-health-therapist-i/",
    "directApply": true,
    "validThrough": "2026-12-11",
    "workHours": "Day Job shift",
    "baseSalary": {
        "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
        "currency": "USD",
        "value": {
            "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
            "minValue": 27.11,
            "maxValue": 40.54,
            "unitText": "HOUR"
        }
    }
}

---
type: 'JobPosting'
title: 'Behavioral Health Therapist I'
url: 'https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23362769/behavioral-health-therapist-i/'
job_id: '23362769'
organization: 'SFX Demo'
location: 'Pittsburgh, PA'
employment_type: 'Full-Time'
date_posted: '2025-12-11T14:30:19.5Z'
date_modified: '2026-05-18T09:14:29.05Z'
---

# Behavioral Health Therapist I

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Behavioral Health
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital
- Pay: $27.11–$40.54 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-11T14:30:19.5Z

## Description

ST Health 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. Our programs are evidence based and focus on teaching adolescents’ skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This position works Monday through Friday with the expectation of working until 6:00 PM at least one night per week.

***Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!***
…

The full Markdown agents read