The CTT Clinician I will provide comprehensive mental health services in community settings, such as homes, hospitals, and personal care homes, to residents of Allegheny County. The role involves delivering intense outpatient mental health treatment to consumers with serious and persistent mental illness. Responsibilities include assisting with consumer and clinical services, answering questions, obtaining clinical information, scheduling evaluations, responding to telephone crises, and documenting all activities. The position operates 24/7/365. CTT is a team-based model implementing evidence-based practices, TMACT score of 4.9 out of 5 – highest score in Allegheny County, community base service **_CTT Clinician I, II, and III candidates will be considered for this role. The title and pay rate (minimum rate for CTT Clinician I is $21.22; CTT Clinician II is $22.92 ; CTT Clinician III is $23.94) for these positions may vary depending on education level and years of experience._** **Responsibilities:** **Group Facilitation and Education** + Lead small groups and educate on insurance. + Submit timely, professional documentation. **Patient Care and Coordination** + Maintain accurate records. + Assist in goal setting and achieving. + Consult for at-risk consumers in ER. **Crisis Management and Assessments** + Participate in on-call and weekend rotations. + Complete crisis assessments and manage crises. **Team Collaboration** + Collaborate in team meetings and with community agencies. **Therapeutic Interventions** + Provide ACT model interventions and support WRAP plans. + Offer supportive counseling. **Professional Development** + Continue education on ACT standards. + Conduct outreach visits and maintain 55% productivity. **Advocacy and Support** + Advocate in legal proceedings. + Develop crisis, relapse, and service plans. + Provide follow-up services by phone. **CTT Clinician I:** + Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work **WITH** three years of clinical experience + **OR** Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work required. + Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience. + Work history that includes phone triage, as well as in-depth knowledge and proven skill at doing psychiatric assessments. + Experience in mental health crisis intervention, case management, or in-home therapy preferred. + Excellent, recovery-oriented interpersonal relations. + Ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, and to assume on-call responsibilities. + May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another. **CTT Clinician II:** + Masters Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work **WITH** three years clinical experience. + In lieu of this, Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work **WITH** five years clinical experience **AND** three years crisis experience will be considered. + Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience. + Work history that includes phone triage, as well as an in depth knowledge and proven skill at doing psychiatric assessments. + Experience in mental health crisis intervention, case management, or in home therapy preferred. + Excellent, recovery-oriented interpersonal relations. + Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and to assume on call responsibilities. + May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another. **CTT Clinician III:** + Masters Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work **AND** four years of mental health experience, supervisory experience preferred. + In lieu of this, Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work **WITH** six years clinical experience with three years crisis experience will be considered. + Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services. + License in Social Work or in Professional Counseling **_preferred_** . + Work history requires in-depth knowledge and proven skill at psychiatric assessments. + Experience in mental health crisis intervention, case management, or in-home therapy **_preferred_** + A minimum of two years of administrative/supervisory experience **_preferred_** + Certified peer specialist supervisor (or obtain certification within 6 months of hire) **_preferred_** + Excellent, recovery-oriented interpersonal relations. + Ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, and assume on-call responsibilities + May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another. **ATTENTION: IF YOUR DEGREE IS NOT IN SOCIAL WORK, PSYCHOLOGY OR COUNSELING, TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.** **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + 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_**