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UPMC Crisis Clinician I, Center for Hope & Healing - UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland, Maryland
UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a full-time Crisis Clinician to support our Center for Hope & Healing.
This is an evening/night shift position.
The Center for Hope & Healing is a residential crisis service facility where we provide support for adults with mental health illnesses and addictions.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus:
$3,500 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year work commitment
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 3-year work commitment
Responsibilities:
Assist consumers in developing a crisis plan.
Provide follow-up services to consumers by phone and/or mobile visits.
Provide insight & knowledge of insurance programs, processes and able to obtain authorizations as needed.
Support consumer and negotiates appropriate referral services.
Work efficiently and independently in a crisis setting.
Utilize specific techniques of motivational interviewing.
Provide crisis services in a community and/or office setting.
Provide supportive counseling to consumers to promote stability.
Complete consumer/family crisis assessments (face-to-face and telephone).
Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
Meet standards for documentation and completes all required paperwork.
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 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. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran