Crisis Intervention Clinician - Part-Time Relief Pool

Pittsburgh Mercy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pittsburgh Sick Time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a part-time Clinical Relief Pool Staff member to provide vital clinical support at the Central Recovery Center (CRC). The role involves crisis intervention, assessments, brief therapy, and coordinating care for individuals in crisis across flexible, rotating shifts.

Responsibilities include conducting intake evaluations, documenting in line with standards, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care while

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Intake evaluations

Documentation

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Crisis de-escalation

Driving / transportation

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Human Services

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Human Services

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a part-time Clinical Relief Pool Staff member to provide vital clinical support at the Central Recovery Center (CRC). The role involves crisis intervention, assessments, brief therapy, and coordinating care for individuals in crisis across flexible, rotating shifts.

Responsibilities include conducting intake evaluations, documenting in line with standards, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care while