Crisis Clinician Associate, I and II – resolve Crisis Services

Crisis Clinician Associate:

• Bachelor’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

• Consistent ability to respond calmly and effectively, using good clinical judgment to both psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Recovery-oriented interpersonal relations. 
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and to assume on call responsibilities.

Crisis Clinician I:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with one (1) year mental health direct care experience.

OR

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work and no experience.

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.

Crisis Clinician II:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with two (2) years mental health direct care experience with one (1) year crisis experience.

OR

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with one (1) year mental health direct care experience.

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.
• Experience in mental health crisis intervention, case management, or in-home therapy preferred.
• Excellent, recovery-oriented interpersonal relations
• Licensure in social work or professional counseling is preferred.
• 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)
• Drivers License
• 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