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UPMC Crisis Clinician I (Casual) - Altoona Mobile Crisis in Altoona, Pennsylvania
UPMC WPH 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.
Under the direction of the Crisis Program Coordinator this position is responsible for assisting in the consumer service and clinical services. Primary responsibility is responding to mobile crisis calls from community professionals and persons within Blair County. This includes, but is not limited to, answering questions, obtaining clinical information, and scheduling outpatient evaluations, responding to telephone crisis, and documentation of all duties previously mentioned.
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 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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