• Mental Health Specialist/Safety (Casual) - Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders | Western P

    UPMC Senior Communities • Pittsburgh, PA 15213

    Job #2809423573

  • The Mental Health Specialist/Safety position is within UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital's Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) inpatient unit. The CADD Inpatient Program follows a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions.

    Responsibilities:

    Policies and Standards
    • Follow policies, procedures, and standards of care.
    • Align with Behavioral Health Center philosophy.
    Patient Care
    • Address patient dysfunction and its effects.
    • Develop and implement care plans.
    • Assess patient needs as part of the Treatment Team.
    Safety and Crisis Management
    • Manage physical restraints and ensure safety.
    • Lead debriefing sessions post-crisis.
    • Conduct safety rounds.
    Documentation and Communication
    • Record patient encounters.
    • Coordinate with ambulance personnel and complete documentation.
    • Oversee visiting hours and maintain a calm environment.
    Activities and Training
    • Organize educational, social, and recreational activities.
    • Provide safety training and investigate incidents and report findings.
    Qualifications:
    • Associate degree with 2 years' work experience within MH/MR service.
    OR
    • Enrolled in bachelor's degree program in associated field of study with 2 years of related work experience in hospital or community setting with psychiatric patients.
    OR
    • Bachelor's degree in human services field.
    • Experience in Behavioral Health preferred.
    • May in the course of their job duties be in rooms where medications are stored. No contact with medications is allowed.
    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
    • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
    • Act 33 with renewal
    • Act 34 with renewal
    • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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