Crisis Technician I (Safe Harbor Behavioral Health)

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 schedule of primarily weekends, with shift flexibility to accommodate first, second and third shift schedules. Some holidays as needed, and occasional weekdays to cover 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!

Responsibilities:

• Support daily living needs, hygiene, and crisis intervention.
• Provide counseling using recovery-focused, strength-based methods.
• Collaborate on treatment planning with interdisciplinary teams. 
• Maintain safety and therapeutic environment. 
• Complete documentation and participate in staff meetings. 

• 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