Crisis Clinician Associate, I & II - Resolve Crisis Services Mobile Team

Crisis Clinician Opportunity At UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital

Are you interested in building a rewarding career with a national leader in the treatment of mental health and addictive disorders? UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is looking for passionate Crisis Clinicians to join our Mobile Adult Treatment Team at Resolve Crisis Services! Our Crisis Clinicians are responsible for assisting in consumer service and clinical services. Their primary responsibility is responding to mobile crisis calls from community professionals and persons in Allegheny County.

All candidates must be able to work varying shifts: daylight, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Crisis Clinician levels from Associate, Clin I and Clin II will be considered for this role. The title and pay rate for these positions may vary depending on education level and years of experience.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Manages a caseload for the shift
• Obtaining clinical information in the medical record
• Provide supportive counseling to consumers to promote stability.
• Work efficiently and independently in crisis setting
• Support consumer and negotiates appropriate referral services.
• Collaborates with the Clin II such case consultations
• Meets documentation and completes all required paperwork.
• Completes face to face crisis assessments
• Manages crisis situations effectively
• Complete case reviews

Crisis Clinician Associate:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work.
• Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience. (Preferred other fields of study include: sociology, gerontology, anthropology, criminal justice, nursing, or education)
• ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR BACHELOR'S OR MASTER'S TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
• Consistent ability to respond calmly and effectively, using good clinical judgment to both psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Recovery-oriented interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and to assume on call responsibilities.

Crisis Clinician I:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with one (1) year mental health direct care experience.
• Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience. (Preferred other fields of study include: sociology, gerontology, anthropology, criminal justice, nursing, or education)
• ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR BACHELOR'S OR MASTER'S TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
• Includes phone triaging, as well as an in-depth knowledge and proven skill at doing psychiatric assessments.
• Experience in mental health crisis intervention, case management, or in-home therapy preferred.
• Excellent, recovery-oriented interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and to assume on call responsibilities.

Crisis Clinician II:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with two (2) years mental health direct care experience with one (1) year crisis experience.
• Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience. (Preferred other fields of study include: sociology, gerontology, anthropology, criminal justice, nursing, or education)
• ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR BACHELOR'S OR MASTER'S TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
• Work history that includes phone triage, as well as an in-depth knowledge and proven skill at doing psychiatric assessments.
• Experience in mental health crisis intervention, case management, or in-home therapy preferred.
• Excellent, recovery-oriented interpersonal relations
• Licensure in social work or professional counseling is preferred.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and to assume on call responsibilities.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CCM training is required within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• Drivers License
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran