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UPMC Crisis Clinician I (Casual) - Altoona Mobile Crisis in Altoona, Pennsylvania

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

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