UPMC Life Changing Medicine

Mental Health Safety Specialist I - Child & Adolescent

📍 Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
⏰ Job Type
Full-Time
📅 Posted
June 12, 2026
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Job Description

The Child & Adolescent Unit is a general behavioral health unit that serves school-enrolled patients ages 4 to 18. Our team supports individuals following suicide attempts and provides care for a wide range of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and various psychotic disorders.

The Mental Health Safety Specialist I 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:

Clinical Care & Treatment Support

  • Follow Behavioral Health Center philosophy, policies, and standards of care.
  • Support individualized, family-centered treatment as an active Treatment Team member.
  • Assist with assessment, care plannin...
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