Crisis Technician I

1 month ago

Erie, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

Safe Harbors Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) is an 8-bed facility for diversion from inpatient behavioral health. Our team is staffed with registered nurses, CRNPs/PAs, masters level Therapists, technicians, and a discharge specialist. We provide services including medication management and adjustments, group and individual therapy, and referrals and connections for follow up care.

The hire for this position will assist in consumer services with the CRU team. This is a casual position with a variable schedule can include daylight, evening, night and weekend hours. The ideal candidate for this position must have a high school diploma. Prior behavioral health or crisis related experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Training will be provided after hire. The dress code is business casual, and parking is provided on site at no cost.

Responsibilities:

* Assist with ADLs, hygiene and laundry.
* Join interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings.
* Provide direct care in walk-in and structured residences using CSSP principles.
* Use motivational interviewing in crisis settings.
* Manage crises with positive approaches.
* Work with a multidisciplinary team on treatment plans.
* Complete documentation and required paperwork.
* Maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
* Offer supportive counseling using a person-centered, strength-based model.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent. B.S. degree preferred.
* Crisis experience preferred.
* Consistent ability to respond calmly and effectively, using good clinical judgment to both psychiatric and medical emergencies.
* Provide direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent mentally ill residents including lifting, supporting, running toward or away from areas where problems are occurring, and pushing or pulling equipment.
* Flexible schedule; rotating shifts.
* May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients.
* Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Act 31 or Act 126 - must be obtained within 90 days.ASIST Certification to be obtained within 1 year of hire or transferCPR within 30 days of hire or transfer


* Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* 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

  • Crisis Clinician I

    4 weeks ago

    Erie, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

    Crisis Clinician Job DescriptionAt UPMC, we are seeking a skilled Crisis Clinician to join our team at Crisis Services. As a Crisis Clinician, you will be responsible for providing clinical services to consumers experiencing a self-identified crisis. This includes responding to crisis-related situations from community professionals and persons, as well as...

  • Crisis Technician I

    1 month ago

    Erie, United States UPMC Full time

    Safe Harbors Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) is an 8-bed facility for diversion from inpatient behavioral health. Our team is staffed with registered nurses, CRNPs/PAs, masters level Therapists, technicians, and a discharge specialist. We provide services including medication management and adjustments, group and individual therapy, and referrals and...

  • Crisis Clinician I

    6 months ago

    Erie, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

    Job DescriptionCrisis Services | UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor - Erie, PA is looking for passionate Crisis Clinicians to join our team at Crisis Services! Serving as Erie County’s 24/7 crisis hotline operator as well as community crisis responder since 1993, Crisis Services offers phone, mobile and walk-in services to individuals of all...

  • Crisis Technician I

    4 weeks ago

    Erie, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

    Job DescriptionSafe Harbors Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) is an 8-bed facility for diversion from inpatient behavioral health. Our team is staffed with registered nurses, CRNPs/PAs, masters level Therapists, technicians, and a discharge specialist. We provide services including medication management and adjustments, group and individual therapy, and...

  • Crisis Clinician I

    2 months ago

    Erie, PA, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

    Job DescriptionCrisis Services | UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor - Erie, PA is looking for passionate Crisis Clinicians to join our team at Crisis Services! Serving as Erie County’s 24/7 crisis hotline operator as well as community crisis responder since 1993, Crisis Services offers phone, mobile and walk-in services to individuals of all...

  • Service Coordinator I

    1 week ago

    Erie, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

    Advocate for individuals and their families in the Erie County Community. We invite you to join our Service Coordination team at UPMC Safe Harbor as a Service Coordinator I. The Service Coordinator I will provide case management services, using a system of recovery that integrates mental health services, drug and alcohol services and community resources, to...

  • Service Coordinator I

    4 months ago

    Erie, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

    Job DescriptionDo you have a desire to advocate for individuals and their families of the Erie County Community?  Are you an individual with a human service field, mental health, or educational background? If so, we warmly invite you to apply to join our Service Coordination team at UPMC Safe Harbor!  The Service Coordinator I will provide case management...

  • Maintenance Technician I

    2 months ago

    Erie, United States Schwan's Company Full time

    Schwan's Company - JobID: E4204676E94047EF904FCD8F78EE0C33 [Maintenance Worker] As a Maintenance Technician at Schwan's, you'll: Assist with major repairs, construction, fabrication and installation of new plant equipment; Complete preventive maintenance requirements on conveyor systems and production machines; Remove defective parts by dismantling...

  • Maintenance Technician I

    4 weeks ago

    Erie, United States Schwan's Company Full time

    Schwan's Company - JobID: E4204676E94047EF904FCD8F78EE0C33 [Maintenance Mechanic] As a Maintenance Technician at Schwan's Company, you'll: Assist with major repairs, construction, fabrication and installation of new plant equipment; Complete preventive maintenance requirements on conveyor systems and production machines; Remove defective parts by dismantling...

  • Behavioral Health Therapist I

    4 weeks ago

    Erie, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

    Job DescriptionUPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist I for our Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services team (AMS)!Our AMS team provides evidence-based therapy and parts of the 12-step program to help in the recovery process. Services provided include counseling, medical treatment, peer support, mobile...

  • Configuration Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Erie, United States MCPC Full time

    Configuration Technician Position Overview: The Configuration Technician is responsible for performing the preconfiguration of equipment prior to shipment to customers. The preconfiguration is to be performed in a quality and consistent manner in accordance with documented instructions. Equipment preconfiguration shall also be validated to ensure the...

  • Certified Surgical Technician

    4 days ago

    Erie, United States Village SurgiCenter Full time

    JOB TITLE: Surgical Technologist/Endoscopy Tech  SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Physician and/or Registered Nurse GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists...

  • Certified Surgical Technician

    6 days ago

    Erie, United States Village SurgiCenter Full time

    JOB TITLE: Surgical Technologist/Endoscopy Tech    SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Physician and/or Registered Nurse   GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical...

  • Certified Surgical Technician

    7 days ago

    erie, United States Village SurgiCenter Full time

    JOB TITLE: Surgical Technologist/Endoscopy Tech    SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Physician and/or Registered Nurse   GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical...

  • Service Coordinator I

    2 months ago

    Erie, PA, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

    Job DescriptionDo you have a desire to advocate for individuals and their families of the Erie County Community?  Are you an individual with a human service field, mental health, or educational background? If so, we warmly invite you to apply to join our Service Coordination team at UPMC Safe Harbor!   The Service Coordinator I will provide case management...

  • Pharmacy Technician Senior

    4 weeks ago

    Erie, Pennsylvania, United States Highmark Health Full time

    Job Summary:As a Pharmacy Technician Senior at Highmark Health, you will play a vital role in providing distributive pharmacy services, assistance, and support for registered pharmacists. This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for a 1-year commitment.Key Responsibilities:• Processes medication orders, including computer order entry,...

  • Central Processing Technician I Full Time

    2 months ago

    Erie, United States Highmark Full time

    This job receives, cleans, distributes and stores medical instruments and equipment. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances and equipment. Processing Technician, Service Technician, Processing, Technician, Hospital, Service Tech, Healthcare

  • Behavioral Health Therapist

    6 months ago

    Erie, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

    Job DescriptionUPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor has committed to providing quality mental health care since 1993. Our team offers a range of services to support both adult and child populations in our community. Every month we provide services to our patients in crisis at our outpatient and satellite locations. Through strong clinical and fiscal...

  • Mental Health Technician

    1 month ago

    Erie, Pennsylvania, United States Highmark Health Full time

    Job SummaryMaintain a safe and structured environment by observing and recording patient information relevant to the treatment plan. Work under nursing supervision to provide high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the multidisciplinary team to assess patient status and gather pertinent patient care data.Organize patient care tasks...

  • Mental Health Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Erie, Pennsylvania, United States Highmark Health Full time

    Job Summary:Maintain a safe and structured environment by observing and recording patient information relevant to the treatment plan and reporting it to the appropriate staff. Work under the supervision of nursing staff.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to assess ongoing changes in patient status and gather relevant patient...