Resolve Crisis Services is looking for Crisis Clinicians to join our Child and Adolescent Crisis Team Intervention Services (CACTIS) team! Resolve Crisis Services is a partnership between Allegheny County and UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital providing support services to residents of Allegheny County 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. CACTIS provides crisis intervention and supplementary support in the home, school, and community to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues.

For more info visit: https://www.upmc.com/services/behavioral-health/resolve-crisis-services 

 Crisis Clinician levels from Associate, Clin I and Clin II will be considered for this role. The title and pay rate (minimum rate for Associate is $20.52, Clinician I is $23.61, Clinician II is $24.78)) for these positions may vary depending on education level and years of experience.

 

All candidates must be able to work varying shifts: daylight, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays. 

 

Sign On Bonus eligible

$3,500 with a 2 year commitment or $5,000 with a 3 year commitment

 

 Responsibilities:

Respond to mobile crisis calls in Allegheny County by answering questions, obtaining clinical information, scheduling outpatient evaluations, responding to telephone crises, and documenting these activities. Manage shift caseload with guidance from Lead Clinician. Develop skills in assessment, de-escalation, documentation, and motivational interviewing. Provide supportive counseling using a person-centered, strength-based approach. Support consumers and arrange referrals. Consult with Clinician II for disposition plans. Advocate for Crisis Residential program admissions and encourage Walk-In program use. Conduct face-to-face crisis assessments and respond to calls. Manage crises with positive approaches. Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and case reviews. Support therapeutic milieu and ensure safety.