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City of Pittsburgh · 2 weeks ago

Crisis Response Clinician

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$68K/yr - $68K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Pittsburgh is dedicated to improving the quality of life for its vulnerable residents through the Office of Community Health & Safety. The Crisis Response Clinician plays a crucial role in providing on-scene crisis intervention and stabilization for individuals experiencing mental or behavioral health emergencies, working closely with public safety partners and other clinicians.

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Responsibilities

Practices OCH&S values and principles, emphasizing harm reduction, person-centered, and trauma-informed approaches

Adheres to principles of social work and professional counselor code of ethics and consults Program Manager when navigating and resolving ethical dilemmas

Provides mobile crisis response services by responding to calls for service across City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods, responding to calls dispatched through County 911, and intervening as requested after public safety personnel have cleared the scene for safety, done via vehicle or other mobile unit

Conducts on-scene de-escalation, stabilization, risk assessment, and safety planning in the least restrictive environment possible

Delivers stabilization and support during mental and behavioral health crises in the least restrictive environment possible

Assesses biopsychosocial factors related to the immediate crisis, develops stabilization strategies, and coordinates follow-up care and referrals

Regularly communicates with the Program Manager and other OCHS leadership as needed regarding ongoing work and to facilitate problem-solving

Engages in multidisciplinary case conferencing and collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure effective support

Facilitates referrals to internal OCH&S programs and community-based services

Documents program participants’ interactions and calls thoroughly and promptly

Communicates with individuals, families, and providers via in-person, phone, or electronic methods to assess concerns and determine needs

Collaborates with public safety and community partners to enhance coordinated crisis response

Participates in team and staff meetings as required

Engages in daily participant and program outreach via vehicle, and on foot through frequent walking, and other means necessary to render services

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Crisis interventionTrauma-informed careMental health supportRisk assessmentSubstance abuseCommunity-based servicesEthical decision-makingCollaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Three (3) years of full-time experience working in specialty areas such as substance abuse, harm reduction, familiarity with the criminal legal system, crisis intervention, victim support, mental/behavioral health support, collaborating or coordinating with health and safety programs, and working with the public

Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) or a Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree (CMHC) from a fully accredited institution

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) preferred

Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) and five (5) years of full-time experience working in specialty areas such as crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, community-based mental health support, suicide prevention, risk assessment, or coordinating with public health and safety programs

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling Psychology and five (5) years of full-time experience in the subject areas of: crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, community-based mental health services, suicide prevention, risk assessment, or emergency response

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology and five (5) years of full-time experience in the subject areas of: crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, community-based mental health services, suicide prevention, risk assessment, or emergency response

Master of Social Work degree (MSW) and three (3) years of experience working in specialty areas such as crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, community-based mental health support, suicide prevention, risk assessment, or coordinating with public health and safety programs

Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree (CMHC) and three (3) years of full-time experience working in specialty areas such as crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, community-based mental health support, suicide prevention, risk assessment, or coordinating with public health and safety programs

Master of Counseling Psychology and three (3) years of full-time experience working in specialty areas such as crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, community-based mental health support, suicide prevention, risk assessment, or coordinating with public health and safety programs