Shelter Stabilization and Crisis Clinician

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Shelter Stabilization and Crisis Clinician primary focus is on assisting staff in the promotion of a safe and healthy environment, creating and maintaining relationships with and guests in the Men’s Inn. The Shelter Crisis and Stabilization Specialist works from the Pine Street Inn policy and procedures developed to ensure a safe shelter environment for guests and staff.
The Shelter Stabilization and Crisis Clinician has a primary focus to actively support and train Shelter staff on techniques and methods to minimize secondary trauma while supporting staff needs to the best of PSI’s options and resources. In addition, the clinician may need to respond to guests in crisis in an effort to support shelter staff and PSI clinical teams. The clinician will need to navigate emergency safety procedures in a timely and professional manner based on the prioritization of guests’ and staff needs.
The Shelter Stabilization and Crisis Clinician will work with direct care staff to advocate for appropriate level of care services and work in collaboration with other PSI departments that provide clinical support to our guests.
The Shelter Stabilization and Crisis Clinician will work closely with the Men’s Inn staff and leadership team as well maintain a robust and collaborative relationship with PSI’s DMH MATCH Team and Behavioral Health Team, including the specialized Housing Stabilization Team.

RESILIENCE

• Consistently demonstrate behavior that is representative of PSI’s values of Community, Teamwork, Accountability and Respect
• Actively support and train Shelter staff on techniques and methods to minimize secondary trauma while also addressing guest needs to the best of PSI’s options and resources
• Utilize Trauma-Informed Care when interacting with guests and staff
• Adhere to the Inn’s mandatory training requirements including CPI, CPI refresher course, Trauma- Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and any other training required by program management
• Seek and engage in trainings to support skills and career growth
• Model positive staff/guest interactions keeping in line with PSI’s Code of Conduct and Boundaries Policies
• Actively engage in problem solving regarding guests’ concerns, looking for solutions that support the resiliency of guests and support the shelter policies and operations
• Actively participate in individual supervision