Clinician (Part-Time)

Employment Type : Part time

Shift : Description :

Position Purpose :

The Intervention Specialist will engage and assist Allegheny County Housing Authority High Rise residents by providing support, resources, and referrals to meet their needs in various areas such as food, clothing, housing, mental health, drug and alcohol, senior services, and medical treatment. Additionally, they will provide crisis intervention support and referrals as needed, organize monthly wellness activities for residents, and maintain an office located at the High-Rise Sites.

What You Will Do :

Crisis Intervention and Assessment : Conduct thorough assessments of clients experiencing behavioral health crises, utilizing clinical expertise to determine the immediate needs and appropriate level of care.

Individualized Care Planning : Develop and implement personalized intervention plans that address the specific needs and circumstances of each client, ensuring a holistic and client-centered approach.

Support and Counseling : Provide direct support and counseling to clients, helping them to manage and overcome immediate crisis situations while building resilience and coping strategies for the future.

Collaboration and Coordination : Work closely with an interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to client care.

Community Resource Linkage : Connect clients with community resources, support services, and follow-up care to promote ongoing recovery and stability.

Crisis Prevention Education : Offer education and training to clients, families, and community partners on crisis prevention and management strategies to enhance overall community mental health awareness.

Documentation and Reporting : Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions, assessments, and intervention plans in accordance with Pittsburgh Mercy's policies and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Professional Development : Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in crisis intervention and behavioral health care.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's Degree human services and one year of social service experience OR Bachelor's Degree in human services and three years of social service experience

Act 33 / 34 / 73 clearances and pre-employment drug screen

Valid driver's license and access to transportation

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

Part-time role. 18 hours per week

Monday through Friday daylight with some non- traditional hours required per need of persons served

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran