Mental Health Specialist/Safety - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Days
Job Description
About the Role
Join UPMC as a Mental Health Specialist – Inpatient, FT Days in United States. UPMC Williamsport has an opening for a Full-Time Mental Health Specialist/Safety to join the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit located at the Divine Providence Campus! This position will be assigned 40 hours per week and will work Day shift from 6:45 a.
Key Responsibilities
- day operation of the unit. Safety Continued: Assist in physical restraint techniques necessary in an attempt to control violent, combative patients and maintain a safe environment with respect to age
Requirements
- based safety related committee/council and shares updates in department meetings. Participates as a trainer and/or actor in CCM, ACT, or other crisis related training(s) and provides (min. 1) unit
- based crisis related in
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with UPMC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Specialist/Safety - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Days at UPMC a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at UPMC is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Care, Patient Safety, Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Environment, Patient Care Plans, Interpersonal Relationships, Safety Monitoring, Debriefing Processes. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Specialist/Safety is responsible for maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients and assisting with their specialized care needs. This includes participating in treatment team assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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