Crisis Clinician Associate (Evenings- Safe Harbor Behavioral Health)

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health organization in Erie is seeking a passionate Crisis Clinician Associate for the Crisis Intervention team. The role involves providing 24/7 crisis services, including crisis counseling and clinical assessment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related fields. This evening shift position offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000, emphasizing a supportive and wellness-focused environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Complete orientation and build core clinical skills.
• Manage caseloads and respond to crises independently.
• Consistent ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based counseling and referrals.
• Collaborate on planning, reviews, and documentation.

Skills

Crisis counseling

De-escalation

Clinical assessment

Coordination of services

Recovery-oriented interpersonal relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, Counseling or Social Work

Tools

EMR for documentation

Job description

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is excited to welcome a passionate and driven Crisis Clinician Associate 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, and coordination of services.

This is an evening shift position, working four days per week, 2pm-12am. 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

• Complete orientation and build core clinical skills.

• Manage caseloads and respond to crises independently.

• Use EMR for documentation and information access.

• Provide strength-based counseling and referrals.

• Collaborate on planning, reviews, and documentation.

• 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.

ATTENTION: BACHELORS LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• 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