What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Based Clinician I position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
UPMC Western Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Based Clinician I to provide intensive, family-centered mental health services to families navigating emotional and behavioral challenges!
Our Family Based Mental Health Services (FBMHS) program is recognized as one of the highest levels of outpatient care available, delivering comprehensive support directly in the home and community to help families build stability, resilience, and lasting success.
As a Family Based Clinician I, you will provide specialized mental health interventions with a strong focus on family therapy, crisis intervention, advocacy, and skill development. Working alongside a dedicated partner clinician, you'll benefit from a collaborative team approach that emphasizes shared expertise, mutual support, and coordinated care.
At UPMC, we are committed to your professional growth. You'll participate in a comprehensive three-year training program and have access to ongoing educational and development opportunities designed to enhance your clinical skills and advance your career. Additionally, this position is eligible for the Behavioral Health Fellows Program – an initiative sponsored by Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) in partnership with Community Care Behavioral Health and Jewish Healthcare Foundation. Designed to strengthen the County’s public behavioral health system, this program offers incredible benefits, including up to $45,000 in educational loan repayment (based on your degree level), or free access to an accredited professional certificate program, as well as paid time off for training and professional development as a part of a cohort group.
While this work is challenging, it’s deeply rewarding—and our team promotes staff wellness, connection, and a positive work culture. Our Total Rewards Program goes beyond healthcare, providing comprehensive benefits to support your overall well-being. To further invest in your future, we are excited to offer a sign-on bonus of $6,000! If you’re passionate about making a real, tangible difference in the lives of those in our community, we warmly invite you to apply today!
Key Information:
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, non-traditional hours that can include mornings, afternoons and evenings.
- Location: Quantum Building, Southside, Pittsburgh, 15203 (Home Office)
- This position will require work throughout Allegheny County
- Must have reliable transportation & a valid driver's license and car insurance
- Milage is reimbursed for travel within the community
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Parking: Street parking at home office location.
Responsibilities:
- Provide home and community-based behavioral health services to children, adolescents and families.
- Deliver crisis intervention, behavioral support, case manager, and skill-building services based on individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with families, schools, community partners, and the treatment team to support positive outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation, participate in treatment planning and communicate changes in client needs.
Attend supervision, training and team meetings while meeting productivity and service delivery standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling required.
- Bachelors in other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience.
- 1-year of experience in a Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) working in family services, crisis intervention, parent management and behavioral intervention models required.
- Experience working with children / adolescents with severe psychiatric illness including Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred.
- Knowledge of CASSP principles.
- Ability to function effectively as part of a treatment team, work independently and demonstrate sound clinical judgment and ability to utilize and seek supervision.
- Ability to develop effective working relationship with professional team, parents, schools, CYS and JPO systems.
- May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.
ATTENTION: BACHELORS TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- Driver's License
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran