The Child & Adolescent Unit _CA1_ is a 20-bed acute psychiatric unit serving patients between the ages of 3-18 years old with various diagnoses. The Mental Health Safety Specialist is the unit expert in crisis management and de-escalation techniques. They are 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:** **Patient Care** + Follow policies, procedures, and standards of care. + Build supportive relationships with patients. + Align with Behavioral Health Center philosophy. + Recognize patient dysfunction impacts. + Develop and implement patient care plans. + Assist with daily personal hygiene tasks. + Assess social and emotional needs as a team member. + Understand patients within their family context. + Plan and engage in educational and recreational activities. **Safety and Security** + Conduct safety rounds and monitor the environment. + Assist in physical restraints and maintain safety. + Lead debriefing sessions post-crisis. + Monitor and document patient behavior changes. + Engage patients in safety activities. + Assist with Mental Health Hearings and admissions. + Ensure safe visiting hours and environment. + Report unsafe conditions and respond to emergencies. + Provide safety training and investigate incidents. + 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_**