Independence Health System·Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Provide direct care and support to adult patients within an inpatient behavioral health setting. Monitor patient behavior and assist in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care.
Performs and/or assists with patient care needs including activities of daily living as directed.
Interacts with patients, makes pertinent observations of patients' behaviors, reports and records same.
Remains with and observes assigned patients in a one-to-one situation including off-unit time if necessary
Assists in developing an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes.
Plans and initiates patients' activities including facilitating and documenting group sessions
Assists in preparation for inspection and surveys
Provides and participates in educational activities including family education
Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies
Performs patient observations per unit policy. Performs unit safety checks, including room checks, per unit policy
Understands and utilizes principles of non-violent crisis intervention including handling, restraining and secluding agitated patients using the least restrictive means
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• One (1) year experience in an acute psychiatric inpatient setting, mental health crisis response service or related behavioral health program.
Travel may be expected locally between System locations
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Confined Spaces: Extreme Noise(>85dB)
Mechanical Hazards: Use of Vibrating Tools
Operates Vehicle (company)
Operates Heavy Equipment: Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
Rotates All Shifts: 8 Hours Shifts
10-12 Hours Shifts
On-Call: Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
Eye Protection: Head Protection (hard hat)
Hand Protection: Feet, Toe Protection
Solvent Exposure: Paint (direct use) Exposure
Dust (sanding) Exposure
Ethylene Oxide Exposure: Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure: Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
Mist Exposure: Wax Stripper (direct use)
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Never: Bending (Stooping)
Kneeling: Squatting (Crouching)
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients: Seeing Near w/Acuity
Feeling (Sensation)
Reaching Forward: Lifting Floor to Knuckle
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Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle: ###
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
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Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
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When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Candidates should have the ability to work in a behavioral health environment. Specific certifications or degrees are not listed, but the role focuses on adult inpatient care.
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.