Crisis Technician I (Safe Harbor Behavioral Health- ...

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is excited to welcome a passionate and driven **casual** **Crisis Technician I** to our Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) team! Safe Harbor's Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) is an 8-bed facility designed to provide an alternative to inpatient behavioral health care. Our multidisciplinary team-comprising registered nurses, CRNPs/PAs, master's level therapists, technicians, and a discharge specialist-works collaboratively to offer comprehensive services such as medication management, therapeutic support (both group and individual), and essential referrals for ongoing care. As our ideal candidate, you will possess a high school diploma and bring a strong desire to learn. While prior experience in behavioral health or crisis- related settings is a plus, it is not required. We will provide comprehensive training upon hire to ensure your success in this role! This casual position will work a schedule of primarily weekends, with shift flexibility to accommodate first, second and third shift schedules. Some holidays as needed, and occasional weekdays to cover for full-time staff when needed. The dress code is business casual and free on-site parking, ensuring a comfortable and convenient work environment. If you're passionate about making a genuine difference during critical moments, we invite you to **apply today** ! **Responsibilities:** + Support daily living needs, hygiene, and crisis intervention. + Provide counseling using recovery-focused, strength-based methods. + Collaborate on treatment planning with interdisciplinary teams. + Maintain safety and therapeutic environment. + Complete documentation and participate in staff meetings. + 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. **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 transfer. CPR within 30 days of hire or transfer + 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**

Created: 2025-09-27