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UPMC Mental Health Specialist/Safety - Child and Adolescent | Western Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Child & Adolescent Unit CA1 is a 20-bed acute psychiatric unit serving patients between the ages of 3-18 years old with various diagnoses.
The Mental Health Safety Specialist is the unit expert in crisis management and de-escalation techniques. They are 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’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