Crisis Clinician

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Walk-in Clinician to provide direct mental health services and crisis intervention for adults with co-occurring disorders. The role emphasizes immediate assessment, linkage to community services, and collaboration with treatment teams in a Pittsburgh Mercy setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and possess licenses/clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Services with 3 years of paid mental health direct care experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education with 5 years of direct care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct service as necessary and recognizes crisis using CPI techniques.
• Intervenes in crisis situations and links consumers to community services as appropriate.
• Integrates the consumer into the community and coordinates ongoing assessment and crisis management with the treatment team.
• Attends and participates in internal and external committees, task forces and meetings as required; responds to internal and external customers.

Skills

CPI techniques

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Posting Job Description

Position Purpose: The Walk-in Clinician is considered a Mental Health Professional per the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the State of Pennsylvania. This position provides direct service and assessment to the serious and persistent mentally ill adults who have a co-occurring drug or alcohol diagnosis. Service provision consists of assessing the immediate needs of persons walking into the Crisis Walk-in Center and providing immediate linkage to community service providers as deemed applicable.

What You Will Do

Provides direct service as necessary. Recognize potential crisis and respond to or intervene in crisis situations within the guidelines of Organizational Policy and Procedure using approved CPI techniques. Demonstrates ability to recognize when a consumer requires medical, psychiatric, or other services and takes appropriate action. Integrate the consumer into the community and ongoing assessment and management of crisis situations using all appropriate resources. Attend and participate in internal and external committees, task forces, treatment team meetings, planning and work groups and meetings as required and requested. Responds to all internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Human Services in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education) and 3 years of paid mental health direct care experience OR bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education) and 5 years of paid mental health direct care experience. Psychiatric Residential setting experienced preferred. Valid driver’s license. Ability to drive organization vehicle ACT 33/34/73 Clearances Pre-Employment Physical/TB Test. Pre-Employment Drug Screen.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Benefits start Day 1 of employment! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B, PTO, Paid Holiday Days, and more!!

Schedule

• This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position: Tuesday thru Saturday 8a-4pm

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 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.