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McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Navigator I - UPMC McKeesport

Behavioral HealthIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Rotating 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends. Behavioral health navigation in ED. McKeesport, PA.

Join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Navigator I – UPMC McKeesport in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Parking available on site

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Navigator I – UPMC McKeesport.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Navigator I assesses patients in the Emergency Department and develops initial treatment plans to facilitate appropriate disposition and bed placement. They also manage patient information flow, coordinate with psychiatrists, and ensure accurate documentation of psychiatric evaluations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work with one year of direct mental health experience, or a Master's degree in a related field. Required certifications include CPR, CCMC, and various state-mandated clearances.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentCrisis managementTreatment planningTriageMental health lawsInsurance authorizationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationPatient dispositionResource coordinationCommunicationConflict resolutionDSM-VMedical necessity assessment

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 28% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Healthcare roles.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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