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Mental Health Specialist/Safety - Comprehensive Recovery Services | Western Psychiatric Hospital
full-time•Pittsburgh
About this role
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 Mental Health Specialist/Safety is 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.
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 experience
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.
ATTENTION: IF YOU HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE, A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR’S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
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
What you'll do
- The Mental Health Specialist/Safety is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients experiencing emotional disturbance. This includes conducting safety rounds, monitoring patient behavior, and engaging patients in safety activities.
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.
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