Crisis Clinician

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is excited to welcome a passionate and driven  Crisis Clinician I to our Crisis Intervention team!

Our Crisis Intervention team is a close-knit group that provides 24/7 crisis services through phone support, mobile response, and walk-in assessments. Under the guidance of the Crisis Clinician Supervisor, you'll offer compassionate care to individuals of all ages facing self-identified crises. Responsibilities include crisis counseling, de-escalation, clinical assessment, coordination of services and meeting with clients within our community.

This is an evening shift position, 2pm-12am, four days per week. Schedule is built on a six-week rotation. Some weekends and holidays will be required. The dress code is business casual, and parking is provided on site at no cost.

While crisis work is challenging, it’s deeply rewarding—and our team-building committee promotes staff wellness, connection, and a positive work culture. Our  Total Rewards Program goes beyond healthcare, providing comprehensive benefits to support your overall well-being. To further invest in your future, we are excited to offer a  sign-on bonus of up to $5,000! If you’re passionate about making a real, tangible difference in the lives of those in our community, we warmly invite you to  apply today !

Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis services in community and office settings, including assessments, counseling, and crisis planning.

• Manage crisis situations independently using positive approaches and motivational interviewing techniques.

• Complete consumer and family crisis assessments (face-to-face and by phone) and provide follow-up via phone or mobile visits.

• Support consumers by promoting stability, coordinating referrals, and negotiating appropriate services.

• Maintain accurate documentation, complete required paperwork, and navigate insurance processes and authorizations.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Counseling or Social Work WITH one year of mental health direct care experience
• 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. 
• 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.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and to assume on call responsibilities.

• May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients.

• Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.
  
  

  ATTENTION: BACHELORS TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  
  
• Automotive Insurance
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• Driver's License
• 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