Mental Health Specialist/Safety - Inpatient Mental Health

UPMC

1 month ago

New YorkFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Mental Health Specialist/Safety - Inpatient Mental Health in United States. UPMC Chautauqua is currently hiring a full-time Mental Health Specialist/Safety to join our team! Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities?

Key Responsibilities

Adhere to established policies, procedures and standards of care.

Develop supportive interpersonal relationships with individuals and groups of patients in accordance with treatment plan goals and that will continue the patient's development as an adult.

Function within the philosophy of the Behavioral Health Center.

Acknowledge the specific nature of the patient's dysfunction and considers the effect with community, caregivers, family members, and program staff.

Benefits & Compensation

package and provides the opportunity to continue to grow professionally.

We invite you to explore this opportunity today.

Responsibilities: Adhere to established policies, procedures and standards of care.

Develop supportive interpersonal relationships with individuals and groups of patients in accordance with treatment plan goals and that will continue the patient's development as an adult.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join UPMC as a Mental Health Specialist/Safety - Inpatient Mental Health.

Key Skills

Patient CareSafety RoundsPhysical RestraintCrisis ManagementTreatment PlanningInterpersonal RelationshipsPatient Hygiene AssistanceDebriefingBehavioral AssessmentDocumentationActivity PlanningMilieu MonitoringIncident InvestigationAge-Specific Competencies

Requirements

Candidates need an Associate Degree with 2 years of relevant work experience in Mental Health/MR services, or be enrolled in a Bachelor's program in an associated field with 2 years of experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field is acceptable, and specific certifications like CPR and NY Mandated Reporter training are required shortly after hiring.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Specialist/Safety - Inpatient Mental Health 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 New York.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Safety Rounds, Physical Restraint, Crisis Management, Treatment Planning, Interpersonal Relationships, Patient Hygiene Assistance, Debriefing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include developing supportive relationships with patients, contributing to individualized care plans, and supervising personal hygiene tasks like bathing and dressing. The role also heavily involves maintaining safety through proactive rounds, responding to crisis calls, and assisti...

Benefits package: Competitive benefits package, Professional growth opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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