Clinical Relief Pool Crisis

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time benefits

Flexible part-time schedule

Job summary

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a part-time Clinical Relief Pool staff member to provide as-needed clinical support at the Central Recovery Center. This role involves crisis intervention, assessments, documentation, and coordination of care across shifts to ensure continuity.

The position requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Psychology, Social Work or Human Services with relevant experience, plus required clearances and a valid driver license.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant human services experience.
• Computer experience preferred and background clearances required.
• Act 33/34/73 clearances must be updated every 5 years at employee’s expense.
• Physical/TB updates every 2 years.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid driver license and ability to drive organization vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning for mental health or substance use crises.
• Complete intake evaluations, clinical assessments, and documentation per standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including medical and case management staff.
• Support de-escalation and maintain trauma-informed, recovery-oriented environment.
• Participate in shift hand-offs, team meetings, and daily briefings.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation.
• Coordinate with emergency services, hospitals, families, and community providers for stabilization and discharge planning.
• Provide short-term therapy or brief interventions when appropriate.
• Uphold agency policies, confidentiality standards and ethics.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Human Services

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Human Services

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Position Purpose: The Clinical Relief Pool Staff provides as-needed clinical support at the Central Recovery Center (CRC), a facility offering 24/7 services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Relief staff work across various shifts to ensure continuity of care and operations when full-time staff are unavailable. This role includes conducting assessments, crisis intervention, brief therapy, and coordination of care.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning for individuals presenting with mental health or substance use crises.
• Complete intake evaluations, clinical assessments, and documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including medical, psychiatric, peer support, and case management staff.
• Support de-escalation efforts and maintain a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented environment.
• Participate in shift hand-offs, team meetings, and daily briefings as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation.
• Coordinate with emergency services, hospitals, family members, and community providers for client stabilization and discharge planning.
• Provide short-term therapy or brief interventions when appropriate.
• Uphold agency policies, confidentiality standards, and ethical practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Human Services plus (1) year paid human service experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Human Services plus 3 years paid human service experience.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances- to be updated every 5 years at employee’s expense.
• Physical/TB to be updated every 2 years.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid Driver License ability to drive organization vehicle.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Benefits start Day 1 of employment! Pittsburgh Sick Time Schedule: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position Flexible Part-time position. Must work a minimum of 5 work shifts a month.

About Pittsburgh Mercy

We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse, Physical health needs, Intellectual disabilities, and Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health overview

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.