• Mental Health Specialist/Safety - Comprehensive Recovery Services | Western Psychiatric Hospital

    UPMC Senior Communities • Pittsburgh, PA 15213

    Job #2801759957

  • The Mental Health Specialist/ Safety position is within Western Psychiatric Hospital's Comprehensive Recovery Services unit. The Comprehensive Recovery Services is a 24-bed unit serving individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc. We utilize a recovery focused model of care in our treatment approach. The hire for this position will be responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients experiencing emotional disturbance. Also assists with the specialized patient care needs of each individual patient using principles of adult development and knowledge of psychopathology.

    Responsibilities:

    Patient Care
    • Follow policies, procedures, and standards of care.
    • Build supportive relationships with patients.
    • Align with Behavioral Health Center philosophy.
    • Recognize patient dysfunction impacts.
    • Develop and implement patient care plans.
    • Assist with daily personal hygiene tasks.
    • Assess social and emotional needs as a team member.
    • Understand patients within their family context.
    • Plan and engage in educational and recreational activities.
    Safety and Security
    • Conduct safety rounds and monitor the environment.
    • Assist in physical restraints and maintain safety.
    • Lead debriefing sessions post-crisis.
    • Monitor and document patient behavior changes.
    • Engage patients in safety activities.
    • Assist with Mental Health Hearings and admissions.
    • Ensure safe visiting hours and environment.
    • Report unsafe conditions and respond to emergencies.
    • Provide safety training and investigate incidents.
    Qualifications:
    • Associate Degree with 2 years work experience within MH/MR service.
    OR
    • Enrolled in Bachelor degree program in associated field of study with 2 years of related work experience in hospital or community setting with psychiatric patients.
    OR
    • Bachelors degree in Human Services field.
    • 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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