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UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is excited to welcome a passionate and driven casual Crisis Technician I to our Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) team!
Safe Harbor's Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) is an 8-bed facility designed to provide an alternative to inpatient behavioral health care. Our multidisciplinary team—comprising registered nurses, CRNPs/PAs, master’s level therapists, technicians, and a discharge specialist—works collaboratively to offer comprehensive services such as medication management, therapeutic support (both group and individual), and essential referrals for ongoing care.
As our ideal candidate, you will possess a high school diploma and bring a strong desire to learn. While prior experience in behavioral health or crisis- related settings is a plus, it is not required. We will provide comprehensive training upon hire to ensure your success in this role!
This casual position will work a varied schedule of primarily weekends, with shift flexibility to accommodate first, second and third shift schedules. Some holidays as needed, and occasional weekdays to cover for full-time staff when needed. The dress code is business casual and free on-site parking, ensuring a comfortable and convenient work environment.
If you’re passionate about making a genuine difference during critical moments, we invite you to apply today!
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Responsibilities:
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- Support daily living needs, hygiene, and crisis intervention.
- Provide counseling using recovery-focused, strength-based methods.
- Collaborate on treatment planning with interdisciplinary teams.Â
- Maintain safety and therapeutic environment.Â
- Complete documentation and participate in staff meetings.Â
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- B.S. degree preferred.
- Crisis experience preferred.
- Consistent ability to respond calmly and effectively, using good clinical judgment to both psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Provide direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent mentally ill residents including lifting, supporting, running toward or away from areas where problems are occurring, and pushing or pulling equipment.
- Flexible schedule; rotating shifts.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 31 or Act 126 - must be obtained within 90 days. ASIST Certification to be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer. CPR within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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