Mental Health Specialist/Safety - UPMC McKeesport

UPMC

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Mental Health Specialist/Safety - UPMC McKeesport in United States. UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Mental Health Specialist/Safety to join our team! Are you a behavioral health professional who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment?

Key Responsibilities

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.

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

Contribute in the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans and assists in the integration into comprehensive treatment plans.

Supervise and assist patients with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, dressing, eating, caring for clothing, and organizing personal belongings on a daily basis.

Benefits & Compensation

package and provides the opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience.

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Purpose: Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients experiencing emotional disturbance.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

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Key Skills

Mental Health CarePatient CareTherapeutic EnvironmentInterpersonal RelationshipsCrisis InterventionDocumentationSafety MonitoringTeam CollaborationPatient Hygiene AssistanceBehavior AssessmentRestraint TechniquesDebriefingActivity PlanningEnvironmental SafetyTrainingIncident Investigation

Requirements

Candidates must have an Associate Degree with 2 years of experience in mental health services or be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with related experience. A Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field is also acceptable.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Specialist/Safety - UPMC McKeesport at UPMC a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Care, Patient Care, Therapeutic Environment, Interpersonal Relationships, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Safety Monitoring, Team Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Specialist/Safety is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients experiencing emotional disturbances. They will also supervise personal hygiene tasks and participate in treatment team assessments.

Benefits package: Competitive Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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