UPMC·White Oak, Pennsylvania
Provide counseling and casework services to adults with mental illness in a residential personal care home. Assist clients with daily living skills, financial management, and community integration while coordinating with a treatment team.
UPMC is hiring a full-time Mental Health Counselor I for Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough in White Oak, PA.
The role involves providing and coordinating counseling and casework services within the MH Residential Programs, and assisting individuals with daily living, financial, socialization, mobility, and survival skills.
The position supports the Long Run Road Personal Care Home, an 18-bed facility for adults with mental illness.
Ideal candidates should be supportive, proficient in administering medications, thorough in completing assignments, and reliable in covering shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The shifts for this position are Saturday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Tuesday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $3,500!
· Working at various sites and familiarizing with orientation binders. · Working independently under stress without imposing personal beliefs. · Staying calm and supportive in emergencies. · Establishing effective relationships with consumers and meeting weekly to discuss progress and goals. · Providing education, guidance, and crisis intervention. · Assessing and documenting consumer functioning, developing service plans, and completing required documentation. · Being flexible with work schedules and staying awake during shifts. · Providing quality services regardless of consumer issues. · Assisting with medical appointments, financial assistance, daily living skills, and public transportation. · Orienting consumers to the community and educating on emergency procedures. · Teaching social skills and encouraging recreational activities. · Communicating with the treatment team and attending relevant meetings. · Acting as a liaison to service providers as per the consumer's service plan.
· High School diploma or equivalent with (1) year related experience · Driving is an essential job responsibility; therefore, must possess a valid PA driver's license and grant MYCS authorization to initiate a Driver History Review including the state Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR). MVR must meet the required agency standards. Incumbent must be accepted by agency insurance. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: · Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) · Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) · Driver's License · Act 34 with renewal · OAPSA UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience. Must possess a valid PA driver's license and certifications in BLS/CPR and Comprehensive Crisis Management.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
