• Crisis Clinician I (Casual) - Altoona Mobile…

    UPMC (Altoona, PA)


    UPMC and Altoona Crisis Services are looking for a Casual Crisis Clinician to join the team! Altoona Crisis Services is Blair County’s premiere crisis program.  With expansion program in mobile and other departments, as well as a brand-new Consumer milieu we are looking for highly skilled caring professionals to join our team.

    Position Purpose:

    + Assist in consumer and clinical services under the Crisis Program Coordinator.

    + Respond to mobile crisis calls in Blair County.

    + Answer questions, obtain clinical information, schedule evaluations, and document duties.

    Responsibilities:

    + Manage a caseload for the shift.

    + Obtain clinical information for medical records.

    + Provide supportive counseling to promote stability.

    + Work independently in crisis settings.

    + Support consumers and arrange referral services.

    + Collaborate with Clin II for case consultations.

    + Complete documentation and paperwork.

    + Conduct face-to-face crisis assessments.

    + Respond to telephone calls from consumers and community supports.

    + Manage crisis situations effectively.

    + Complete case reviews.

    + Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with two (2) years of clinical experience required

    OR

    + Master's 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_

     

    + 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

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    CCM training is required within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter

    + Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    + Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

    + 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_