Crisis Clinician Associate — Impact & Sign-On Bonus

UPMC; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital's Beaver Crisis Services in Beaver Falls is seeking a Crisis Clinician Associate to join our team. You will provide clinical services to consumers in crisis, including de-escalation, risk assessment, and coordination of outpatient evaluations.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated crisis team, respond to calls and mobile crises, document thoroughly, and support admissions to crisis residential or walk-in programs as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital's Beaver Crisis Services in Beaver Falls is seeking a Crisis Clinician Associate to join our team. You will provide clinical services to consumers in crisis, including de-escalation, risk assessment, and coordination of outpatient evaluations.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated crisis team, respond to calls and mobile crises, document thoroughly, and support admissions to crisis residential or walk-in programs as appropriate.