Crisis Clinician

Position Purpose:

The Walk-in Clinician is considered a Mental Health Professional per the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the State of Pennsylvania. This position provides direct service and assessment to the serious and persistent mentally ill adults who have a co-occurring drug or alcohol diagnosis. Service provision consists of assessing the immediate needs of persons walking into the Crisis Walk-in Center and providing immediate linkage to community service providers as deemed applicable.

What You Will Do:

• Provides direct service as necessary.

• Recognize potential crisis and respond to or intervene in crisis situations within the guidelines of Organizational Policy and Procedure using approved CPI techniques.

• Demonstrates ability to recognize when a consumer requires medical, psychiatric, or other services and takes appropriate action.

• Integrate the consumer into the community and ongoing assessment and management of crisis situations using all appropriate resources.

• Attend and participate in internal and external committees, task forces, treatment team meetings, planning and work groups and meetings as required and requested.

• Responds to all internal and external customers.
   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Human Services in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education) and 3 years of paid mental health direct care experience OR bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education) and 5 years of paid mental health direct care experience.

• Psychiatric Residential setting experienced preferred. 

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to drive organization vehicle

• ACT 33/34/73 Clearances

• Pre-Employment Physical/TB Test.

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen.

Position Highlights and Benefits: 

• Benefits start Day 1 of employment!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B, PTO, Paid Holiday Days, and more!!

Schedule: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position: Tuesday thru Saturday 4p-12midnight

About Pittsburgh Mercy
We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse, Physical health needs, Intellectual disabilities, and Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.