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UPMC’s Integrated Advanced Care Providers along with our Pittsburgh AIDS Center for Treatment (PACT) Clinic are looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist II to join the team!
This role offers the opportunity to practice within two highly collaborative healthcare environments: a rural primary care practice in Clarion County and the Pittsburgh AIDS Center for Treatment (PACT) Clinic. Prior experience in primary care or infectious disease settings is not required. The therapist will have numerous opportunities to learn and grow within these specialty areas.
In the primary care setting, the therapist collaborates closely with primary care providers to support patients experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment difficulties, health behavior challenges, and chronic medical conditions. Services are delivered primarily via telehealth.
At the PACT Clinic, the therapist provides in-person services to individuals living with HIV as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes infectious disease physicians, psychiatry, and social work, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment to chronic illness, medication adherence, substance use, and overall well-being.
*Production incentives available*
Our Behavioral Health Therapist II is eligible for a Sign on Bonus!
2 years - $7,000
Responsibilities:
- Maintains daily records of clinical productivity in the program as instructed.
- Provides individual and group therapy to patients in the program(remove word program) home, school, community settings and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated. Provides education to patients on recovery as appropriate.
- Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, review and update patient treatment plans, monitor therapeutic progress and initiate recommendations for referral and continuing care.
- Utilizes a relevant and evidence based treatment approach in the context of the program as appropriate.
- Conducts assessments of new patients using the identified format for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions and referrals, as instructed. Implements, improves, and adapts concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients.
- Creates a treatment plan that includes an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive and other services for the patients a variety and complexity of needs serviced by the program.
- Participates in the regulatory and licensure preparation activities on an ongoing basis with program leadership.
- Independently demonstrates competency in management of administrative responsibilities associated with patient care with minimal supervision. This may include but not be limited to caseload management, group census, and other administrative tasks.
- Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.
- Grows clinical skills by learning and implementing new treatment approaches on a regular basis.
- Reviews cases and/or groups periodically, as well as serious clinical patient condition changes with supervisor and other clinical personnel as indicated.
- Completes clinical documentation on the same day of service delivery and provides clinical information to patient access representative personnel and insurance providers to ensure authorization for services.
- Participates in the mentoring of student interns.
- Participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement activities of the program.
- Assesses changing needs of patients per guidelines for outpatient, and/or partial hospitalization programs, community and school based programs, and incorporates these into treatment plan and treatment plan review.
- Discusses need for additional services with the clinical team to determine appropriateness of recommendations. Refers patients to other levels of care, community based self-help programs for recovery or other community social or human services as needed.
Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.
ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE-LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is required.
Two years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions required.
Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is required.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Clinical Social Worker (CSW) OR Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- 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
UPMC’s Integrated Advanced Care Providers along with our Pittsburgh AIDS Center for Treatment (PACT) Clinic are looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist II to join the team!
This role offers the opportunity to practice within two highly collaborative healthcare environments: a rural primary care practice in Clarion County and the Pittsburgh AIDS Center for Treatment (PACT) Clinic. Prior experience in primary care or infectious disease settings is not required. The therapist will have numerous opportunities to learn and grow within these specialty areas.
In the primary care setting, the therapist collaborates closely with primary care providers to support patients experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment difficulties, health behavior challenges, and chronic medical conditions. Services are delivered primarily via telehealth.
At the PACT Clinic, the therapist provides in-person services to individuals living with HIV as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes infectious disease physicians, psychiatry, and social work, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment to chronic illness, medication adherence, substance use, and overall well-being.
*Production incentives available*
Our Behavioral Health Therapist II is eligible for a Sign on Bonus!
2 years - $7,000
Responsibilities:
- Maintains daily records of clinical productivity in the program as instructed.
- Provides individual and group therapy to patients in the program(remove word program) home, school, community settings and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated. Provides education to patients on recovery as appropriate.
- Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, review and update patient treatment plans, monitor therapeutic progress and initiate recommendations for referral and continuing care.
- Utilizes a relevant and evidence based treatment approach in the context of the program as appropriate.
- Conducts assessments of new patients using the identified format for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions and referrals, as instructed. Implements, improves, and adapts concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients.
- Creates a treatment plan that includes an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive and other services for the patients a variety and complexity of needs serviced by the program.
- Participates in the regulatory and licensure preparation activities on an ongoing basis with program leadership.
- Independently demonstrates competency in management of administrative responsibilities associated with patient care with minimal supervision. This may include but not be limited to caseload management, group census, and other administrative tasks.
- Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.
- Grows clinical skills by learning and implementing new treatment approaches on a regular basis.
- Reviews cases and/or groups periodically, as well as serious clinical patient condition changes with supervisor and other clinical personnel as indicated.
- Completes clinical documentation on the same day of service delivery and provides clinical information to patient access representative personnel and insurance providers to ensure authorization for services.
- Participates in the mentoring of student interns.
- Participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement activities of the program.
- Assesses changing needs of patients per guidelines for outpatient, and/or partial hospitalization programs, community and school based programs, and incorporates these into treatment plan and treatment plan review.
- Discusses need for additional services with the clinical team to determine appropriateness of recommendations. Refers patients to other levels of care, community based self-help programs for recovery or other community social or human services as needed.
Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required.
ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE-LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is required.
Two years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions required.
Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is required.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Clinical Social Worker (CSW) OR Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- 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
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs.
- Active clinical licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent in the state of employment
- Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience in behavioral health settings
- Previous supervisory or program management experience overseeing licensed clinical staff
- Familiarity with Medicaid compliance, billing regulations, and managed care documentation standards
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Credible, Netsmart myAvatar, or Epic
- Knowledge of CARF or Joint Commission accreditation standards and quality improvement processes
Tips for Your Behavioral Health Manager Job Search
Quantify your clinical supervision numbers
Hiring managers want to see how many clinicians you supervised and the size of the caseloads your team carried. Replace vague phrases like 'led a team' with specifics about staff count, session volume, and outcomes you can attribute to your oversight.
List your licensure and required credentials first
Behavioral health manager postings almost always require an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent licensure as a hard filter. Put your license type, state, and expiration year in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so screeners find it instantly.
Target openings by funding source and population
Medicaid-funded community mental health centers, VA-affiliated programs, and private managed care organizations each operate very differently. Search for roles by the population you know best, whether that is adults with severe mental illness, youth, or co-occurring disorders, to match your experience to the employer's actual needs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral health manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare concrete compliance and QA examples
Interview panels at behavioral health organizations routinely ask about CARF or Joint Commission accreditation experience, Medicaid billing compliance, and quality assurance processes. Have a specific story ready for each, naming the standard, the gap you identified, and the measurable result your fix produced.
Negotiate beyond base pay at offer stage
Behavioral health manager offers at nonprofits and community health centers often have limited base salary flexibility but more room on continuing education stipends, licensure reimbursement, student loan repayment programs, and additional supervision hours toward advanced licensure. Ask about each line item separately rather than negotiating a single number.
Behavioral Health Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral health managers?
The companies hiring the most behavioral health managers right now include Blue Rose Consulting Group, CVS Health, and RHA Health Services, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently strong at community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and managed behavioral health organizations.
How many behavioral health manager jobs are remote?
About 26% of behavioral health manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote options most concentrated in utilization review, care management, and telehealth program oversight roles. Positions that require direct supervision of in-person clinical staff or facility-based program oversight are far more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a behavioral health manager?
Most behavioral health managers start by earning a master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related clinical field, then obtaining full independent clinical licensure in their state. From there, building several years of direct clinical experience is essential before moving into a supervisory role. Many candidates take on lead clinician or clinical supervisor positions first to develop the program oversight, compliance, and staff management skills that manager-level roles require.
Can you get hired as a behavioral health manager with little management experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate informal leadership in your clinical career. Employers hiring candidates with limited direct management experience typically look for evidence of clinical supervision, committee participation, quality improvement projects, or mentoring newer staff. Framing those contributions clearly on your resume and in interviews can close the gap, particularly at smaller community programs that promote internally and value strong clinical credibility over formal management titles.
What does the behavioral health manager interview process look like?
Most interview processes include an initial phone screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with clinical leadership and often a program director or executive. Candidates are typically asked behavioral and situational questions covering staff supervision, compliance challenges, and crisis management scenarios. Some organizations add a practical component such as reviewing a sample case or presenting a quality improvement proposal before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your licensure, experience level, and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing.
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