UpStreet Psychotherapist

Title:

Psychotherapist 

(Full Time Position) 

Status:
Non-Exempt 

Supervisor:
Clinical Supervisor of UpStreet 

JFCS Pittsburgh  

Founded in 1937, JFCS was voted one of Pittsburgh’s best places to work for 10 years running. We are committed to helping people of all ages and backgrounds through life’s changes and challenges. We do this by providing comprehensive, innovative and compassionate social service programs for everyone who walks through our door and throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region. 

Position Summary:  

The adolescent and young adult psychotherapist will become part of the UpStreet therapeutic team. UpStreet therapists provide mental health services to people aged 12-22.  UpStreet, a unique, barrier-free intervention for youth and young adults is accessible, stigma-free, program that allows youth to “drop in” whether in person at our physical location in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh, or online, via a chat feature on the UpStreetpgh.org website. UpStreet therapists provide psychotherapy, brief support, and group work, as well as other projects and interventions as needed.  Services will be provided either virtually or in-person, depending on client needs. 

The psychotherapist is responsible for preteen, teen, and young adult individual and group counseling, assessments, and treatment. They will assist in the development of specialized training and staff development, participate in case reviews, and provide brief intervention services both virtual and in person. The psychotherapist must be trained in suicide prevention and other mental health interventions tailored to the population served.  Position will have some interaction with all aspects of UpStreet services, including, but not limited to, the Student Advisory Board, the text-based Peer Mentoring program and interacting with clients who “drop in '' for brief interventions.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Counseling:  

• Undertake preteen, teen, adolescent and young adult counseling cases. 

• Interpret diagnostic assessments that assist in the formulation of an appropriate diagnosis to inform treatment.  

• Facilitate open and topical support groups and group therapy, on site or in community/school settings. 

• Provide Brief Support and other short-term, solution-focused interventions for populations served. 

• Participate and present cases for review and discussion with peers weekly.  

Training and Consultation:  

• Participate in the development of training seminars, workshops, and presentations to JFCS staff and other education, youth workers, and mental health professionals. 

• Support the adults in our clients’ lives with information, resources, and coaching.  

• Provide ongoing and specialized consultation and skill development activities for service providers as requested.  

Administration 

• Assist in the design and implementation of UpStreet outcome assessment initiatives. 

• Provide written progress notes for all client interactions 

• Provide documentation of treatment plans and treatment plan reviews, in accordance with JFCS policies. 

• Be available to work in person, 3 days a week at the UpStreet office.  

• Participate in JFCS organizational opportunities and trainings.  

• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:  

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field. 

• Preference given to candidates who are licensed by the Commonwealth of PA and eligible for insurance credentialing. 

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings. 

• Available for on call duties on weekends and evenings for virtual brief support services. 

• Experience in a clinical setting treating children, youth and families.  

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels with co-workers, family members, supervisors, and other service providers. 

• Cultural fluency and humility are essential for providing trauma informed interventions for our diverse client base.  

• Fluency in a second language is preferred.   

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.