UPMC and Altoona Crisis Services are looking for a Casual Crisis Clinician to join the team! Altoona Crisis Services is Blair County’s premiere crisis program.  With expansion program in mobile and other departments, as well as a brand-new Consumer milieu we are looking for highly skilled caring professionals to join our team. Position Purpose: + Assist in consumer and clinical services under the Crisis Program Coordinator. + Respond to mobile crisis calls in Blair County. + Answer questions, obtain clinical information, schedule evaluations, and document duties. Responsibilities: + Manage a caseload for the shift. + Obtain clinical information for medical records. + Provide supportive counseling to promote stability. + Work independently in crisis settings. + Support consumers and arrange referral services. + Collaborate with Clin II for case consultations. + Complete documentation and paperwork. + Conduct face-to-face crisis assessments. + Respond to telephone calls from consumers and community supports. + Manage crisis situations effectively. + Complete case reviews. + Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with two (2) years of clinical experience required **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_ + Includes phone triaging, 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 **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CCM training is required within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter + Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance + OAPSA **_UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_**