**UPMC Western Maryland's Behavioral Health Unit is looking for a full-time Mental Health Specialist/Safety! This full time position will work variable shifts and rotating weekends and holidays. Looking for a great position to break into the Mental Health field? Make sure to apply today!** 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:** + A Patient Care and Support + 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. + Supervise and assist patients with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, dressing, eating, caring for clothing, and organizing personal belongings on a daily basis. + Participate as a Treatment Team member in assessing the social and emotional needs of the patient. + Assess for changes in patient behavior that may require a 1:1 interaction to provide early intervention. + Document patient encounters in medical record/progress note. + May engage/encourage patients to participate in a safety-related group/activity. + Demonstrate knowledge of each patient as an individual within the framework of the family. + Plan and participate in educational, social, and recreational activities for individuals and groups of patients in accordance with treatment plan goals.Safety and Crisis Management + Assist in physical restraint techniques necessary in an attempt to control violent, combative patients and maintain a safe environment with respect to age-specific competencies and guidelines in conformance with seclusion and restraint policies and positive approaches training. + Initiate debriefing sessions and provide feedback to staff after seclusion and restraint situations and any crisis situation. + Conduct proactive safety rounds throughout the units, monitoring the milieu. + Conduct Environmental Safety Rounds each shift and document/report any unsafe conditions as well as any security violations. + Monitor the milieu for any safety concerns or risks. + Respond to all Condition M calls in a professional manner with respect to age-specific guidelines and competencies. + Provide trainings in safety issues specific to the needs of the units based on specific needs of patients and staff.Policy and Procedure Adherence + Adhere to established policies, procedures, and standards of care. + Function within the philosophy of the Behavioral Health Center. + Acknowledge the specific nature of the patient's dysfunction and consider the effect with community, caregivers, family members, and program staff. + Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans and assist in the integration into comprehensive treatment plans. + Provide assistance as requested to clinical staff in the care and safety of patients, staff, or visitors.Administrative and Miscellaneous Tasks + May assist with the Mental Health Hearing process based on staffing needs. + May meet and greet ambulance personnel bringing admissions and assure commitment documentation is complete. + Monitor visiting hour activity, ensuring no visiting takes place in patient rooms, no contraband is passed off by visitors to patients, and the milieu remains calm. + Assist in investigating reports of incidents, including patient-related issues, and any other areas considered to be of importance in the day-to-day operation of the unit. + 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 in 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. **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) **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**