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

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.

• 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