Associate, Crisis Clinician - resolve Phone Center
About The Position
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 a passionate Crisis Clinician to join our Phone Center at resolve Crisis Services! This position will work primarily evening shifts on site at resolve Crisis Center. 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. Our Crisis Clinician Associate is eligible for a sign on bonus! 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Consistent ability to respond calmly and effectively, using good clinical judgment to both psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Recovery-oriented interpersonal relations.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Other fields of study include: Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Sociology, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Theology, Nursing, Counseling/Guidance, Education
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
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
- up to $45,000 in educational loan repayment
- free access to an accredited professional certificate program
- paid time off for training and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
