About this role
UPMC is hiring a part-time Mental Health Counselor I for Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough. The role involves providing and coordinating counseling and casework services within the MH Residential Programs, and assisting individuals with daily living, financial, socialization, mobility, and survival skills.
The incumbent will be supporting the Fifth Ave Residential Home. The shift for this role are weekends, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The ideal candidate would be supportive of and a resource for residents.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $1,750!
Responsibilities:
· Working at various sites and familiarizing with orientation binders.
· Working independently under stress without imposing personal beliefs.
· Staying calm and supportive in emergencies.
· Establishing effective relationships with consumers and meeting weekly to discuss progress and goals.
· Providing education, guidance, and crisis intervention.
· Assessing and documenting consumer functioning, developing service plans, and completing required documentation.
· Being flexible with work schedules and staying awake during shifts.
· Providing quality services regardless of consumer issues.
· Assisting with medical appointments, financial assistance, daily living skills, and public transportation.
· Orienting consumers to the community and educating on emergency procedures.
· Teaching social skills and encouraging recreational activities.
· Communicating with the treatment team and attending relevant meetings.
· Acting as a liaison to service providers as per the consumer's service plan.
· High School diploma or equivalent with (1) year related experience
· Driving is an essential job responsibility; therefore, must possess a valid PA driver's license and grant MYCS authorization to initiate a Driver History Review including the state Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR). MVR must meet the required agency standards. Incumbent must be accepted by agency insurance.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
· Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
· Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
· Driver's License
· Act 34 with renewal
· OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Other facts
About UPMC
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
What you'll do
- The role involves providing and coordinating counseling and casework services within Mental Health Residential Programs, assisting individuals with daily living, financial, socialization, mobility, and survival skills while supporting the Fifth Ave Residential Home. Key duties include establishing relationships with consumers, providing education and crisis intervention, assessing functioning, developing service plans, and communicating with the treatment team.
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