The Mental Health Specialist/Safety position is within UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) inpatient unit. The CADD Inpatient Program follows a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. **Responsibilities:** **Policies and Standards** + Follow policies, procedures, and standards of care. + Align with Behavioral Health Center philosophy. **Patient Care** + Address patient dysfunction and its effects. + Develop and implement care plans. + Assess patient needs as part of the Treatment Team. **Safety and Crisis Management** + Manage physical restraints and ensure safety. + Lead debriefing sessions post-crisis. + Conduct safety rounds. **Documentation and Communication** + Record patient encounters. + Coordinate with ambulance personnel and complete documentation. + Oversee visiting hours and maintain a calm environment. **Activities and Training** + Organize educational, social, and recreational activities. + Provide safety training and investigate incidents and report findings. + Associate degree with 2 years’ work experience within MH/MR service. **OR** + Enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in associated field of study with 2 years of related work experience in hospital or community setting with psychiatric patients. **OR** + Bachelor’s degree in human services field. + Experience in Behavioral Health preferred. + 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) + 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_**