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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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- Blue Rose Consulting Group155
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health technician jobs.
- High school diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred
- Completion of a state-approved behavioral health technician training program
- Active CPR, First Aid, and crisis prevention or de-escalation certification such as CPI
- Documented experience supporting individuals with mental health, developmental, or substance use conditions
- Ability to implement behavior intervention plans under clinical supervision
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for session notes and progress documentation
Tips for Your Behavioral Health Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
Inpatient psych, residential treatment, and school-based programs each look for different competencies. Swap in the setting-specific language from the job posting, whether that's de-escalation protocols, ABA data collection, or trauma-informed care documentation, so your resume reflects the actual environment.
List every active certification prominently
Certifications like CPI, CPR, First Aid, and Registered Behavior Technician credentials are often listed as minimum requirements. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so a recruiter scanning quickly doesn't have to hunt for them.
Filter openings by shift type and setting
Behavioral health technician roles are posted across overnight, weekend, and PRN schedules, not just standard daytime shifts. When you search, narrow by the shift type and care setting you actually want, since the day-to-day duties differ significantly between them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral health technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare specific examples for behavioral interviews
Hiring managers at behavioral health organizations routinely ask for real situations where you managed an escalating client, followed a safety protocol, or collaborated with a clinical team. Prepare two or three concrete examples from your experience before your interview so your answers are grounded and specific.
Follow up with a targeted thank-you note
After your interview, send a brief note that references something specific from the conversation, a patient population mentioned, a protocol discussed, or a team challenge described. It reinforces your attention to the role and keeps your name in front of the hiring manager while they compare candidates.
Behavioral Health Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral health technicians?
Blue Rose Consulting Group, CVS Health, and RHA Health Services are hiring the most behavioral health technicians right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Checking back regularly is worthwhile since new postings across inpatient and residential settings are added frequently.
How many behavioral health technician jobs are remote?
About 26% of behavioral health technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most direct-care roles. Remote positions tend to be concentrated in telehealth crisis support and remote ABA data review, where in-person client contact is not required.
How do you become a behavioral health technician?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then complete a state-approved behavioral health technician training program, which typically covers mental health fundamentals, de-escalation techniques, and documentation practices. Pursue CPR and crisis prevention certification, then apply for entry-level positions in residential, outpatient, or school-based settings to build direct-care experience under clinical supervision.
Can you get hired as a behavioral health technician with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire behavioral health technicians with no prior clinical experience if you hold the required certifications and demonstrate relevant soft skills. Volunteering at a crisis hotline, interning with a community mental health program, or completing a certified training course before you apply can meaningfully strengthen your application and show genuine commitment to the field.
What does the behavioral health technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen to confirm availability, shift flexibility, and certification status, then move to an in-person or video interview focused on behavioral and situational questions about client interactions, de-escalation, and documentation. Some organizations include a brief skills assessment or a facility tour, and background checks and reference calls typically follow before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health technician jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral health technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your preferred setting, shift type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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