Crisis Clinician Associate (Safe Harbor Crisis Services)

at  UPMC

CRISIS CLINICIAN ASSOCIATE (SAFE HARBOR CRISIS SERVICES)

Job ID: 6050146463
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Department: Crisis Intervention
Location: 2560 W 12th Street, Erie, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 18.54-30.28 USD
UPMC Safe Harbor Behavioral Health Crisis Services focuses on client-centered care! Our team provides services to a diverse group of children and adults using a trauma-informed approach in a safe, inclusive environment. Safe Harbors Crisis Services team responds to 988 and crisis calls 24/7. Additionally, this team meets with individuals in the community to provide crisis counseling, complete assessments and provide recommendations in next steps of treatment, including external community resources.
The schedule for this position is 10-hour shifts, either the evening shift (2pm-12am), or the night shift (11pm-9am). Shift differential will apply to both shifts and some weekends and holiday work will apply. Each shift is overseen by a shift supervisor and administrator to provide support. The dress code is business/casual. This is a phenomenal opportunity to kick off your career in the behavioral health field where you will receive various training opportunities in addition to full benefits including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more!
For more information, please visit: Crisis Services | UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor – Erie, PA

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

• Successfully participate in and complete Crisis Clinician orientation process.
• Learn to manage a shift caseload safely and successfully, as assigned and coached by the Lead Clinician.
• Work with crisis leadership to develop assessment, de-escalation, documentation, and motivational interviewing skills.
• Learn to utilize the Electronic Medical Record to obtain relevant information and complete documentation.
• Provide supportive counseling to consumers to promote stability by utilizing a person centered, strength-based model of intervention.
• Work efficiently and independently in crisis setting.
• Support consumer and negotiate appropriate referral services.
• Consults with the Clinician II to establish disposition plans.
• Advocates for Consumer admission to Crisis Residential program when appropriate.
• Encourages Consumers to consider admission to Walk-In program for further support and assessment when appropriate.
• Meets documentation expectations and completes all required paperwork.
• Completes face to face crisis assessments.
• Responds to telephone calls from consumer(s), community, and natural supports.
• Manages crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
• Participate in interdisciplinary activities such as trainings and staff meetings.
• Completes case reviews.
• Helps to manage and support the therapeutic milieu, including safety.