Associate, Crisis Clinician (Casual) - Altoona Crisis Services

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style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3EManages a caseload for the shift%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3EObtaining clinical information in the medical record%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3EProvide supportive counseling to consumers to promote stability.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3EWork efficiently and independently in crisis setting%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3ESupport consumer and negotiates appropriate referral services.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3ECollaborates with the Clin II such case consultations%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3EMeets documentation and completes all required paperwork.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3ECompletes face to face crisis assessments%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3EResponding to telephone calls from consumer(s) community and natural supports%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3EManages crisis situations effectively%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;vertical-align:middle;%22%3EComplete case reviews%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with two-year clinical experience
• OR master’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 (Preferred other fields of study include: Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Sociology, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Theology, Nursing, Counseling/Guidance, Education)
• ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR BACHELOR’S or MASTER'S TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
• 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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Altoona
Work Locations: Allegheny Healthcare Staffing, 501 Howard Avenue, 16601
Business Unit: UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Schedule: Limited, Casual
Shift: Variable
Union: No
Salary Range: 19.67, 32.13