Crisis Clinician I - resolve Crisis Services Adult Mobile

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 Clinician to join our Adult Mobile Crisis Team at resolve Crisis Services! resolve is a 24-hour, 365-day crisis service including a 24-hour hotline, mobile crisis team, walk in center and services for children’s and teens. Our Adult Mobile Team is 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.

For more information, visit: https://www.upmc.com/services/behavioral-health/resolve-crisis-services

All candidates must be able to work varying shifts: daylight, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays. Crisis Clinicians are Sign on Bonus eligible!$3,500 with a 2 year commitment$5,000 with a 3 year commitment 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

• Responding to telephone calls from consumer(s) community and natural supports

• Manages crisis situations effectively

• Complete case reviews

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with one year mental health direct care experience OR Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work and no 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: Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Sociology, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Theology, Nursing, Counseling/Guidance, 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.

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
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran