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UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is excited to welcome a passionate and driven **full-time 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 full-time position will work a schedule primarily Monday through Friday, 3p-11p (first shift), with shift flexibility for on-call requirements. 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