CTT Clinician I

UPMC•McKeesport, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

UPMC’s Western Behavioral Health’s Community Treatment Team (CTT) provides intense outpatient mental health treatment services to consumers with serious and persistent mental illnesses who have not previously found success in traditional outpatient mental health services. Our clinicians provide community-based, evidence-driven care for individuals with severe mental illness, offering support through assessments, crisis response, and outpatient coordination. This 24/7 role is dynamic and rewarding, with opportunities for growth, teamwork, and professional development. As the first licensed ACT team in PA, our program is recognized as “Exemplary” in annual reviews.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with three years clinical experience OR Masters Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work required.
Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience.
Work history that includes phone triage, as well as an in depth knowledge and proven skill at doing psychiatric assessments.
Excellent, recovery-oriented interpersonal relations.
Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and to assume on call responsibilities.
May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR 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

Nice To Haves

Experience in mental health crisis intervention, case management, or in home therapy preferred.
Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for a caseload of 10–15 individuals/families.
Support goal setting, crisis planning, and WRAP development.
Provide counseling, advocacy, and follow-up services in community and office settings.
Assist with access to food, healthcare, education, employment, and housing.
Facilitate small groups to build coping and daily living skills.
Conduct crisis assessments and manage emergencies.
Collaborate with ER/DEC staff to divert from inpatient care.
Work with team and community partners to coordinate services.
Maintain accurate records and meet documentation deadlines.
Ensure compliance with institutional and ACT model standards.
Meet a 55%25 productivity rate.
Participate in on-call and weekend rotations.
Apply motivational interviewing and evidence-based practices.
Engage in ongoing ACT training and implementation.