Mental Health Specialist/Safety - General Adult II | ...

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_

Created: 2025-11-15