Mental Health Specialist/Safety

5 days ago


Pittsburgh, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

The Mental Health Specialist/Safety position is within UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital's Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) inpatient unit. The CADD Inpatient Program follows a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Responsibilities:

Policies and Standards

* Follow policies, procedures, and standards of care.
* Align with Behavioral Health Center philosophy.

Patient Care

* Address patient dysfunction and its effects.
* Develop and implement care plans.
* Assess patient needs as part of the Treatment Team.

Safety and Crisis Management

* Manage physical restraints and ensure safety.
* Lead debriefing sessions post-crisis.
* Conduct safety rounds.

Documentation and Communication

* Record patient encounters.
* Coordinate with ambulance personnel and complete documentation.
* Oversee visiting hours and maintain a calm environment.

Activities and Training

* Organize educational, social, and recreational activities.
* Provide safety training and investigate incidents and report findings.

Qualifications:

* 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



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