UPMC·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provide residential support and comprehensive service coordination for unsheltered behavioral health clients in a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include advocating for client services, conducting needs assessments, and maintaining community resource networks.
The Neighborhood Living Program has nearly 30 years of experience serving the unsheltered behavioral Health population of Allegheny County.
This is a unique opportunity to work as a Residential Service Coordinator providing residential support on site as part of a multidisciplinary team to clients living in their own Single Room Occupancy units on the 4th floor of the newly renovated Second Avenue Commons building.
Lease parking provided for this position, 700 feet away from worksite!
This position is eligible for the Behavioral Health Fellows Program- an initiative sponsored by Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) in partnership with Community Care Behavioral Health and Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
Designed to strengthen the County’s public behavioral health system, this program offers incredible benefits, including up to $45,000 in educational loan repayment (based on your degree level), or free access to an accredited professional certificate program, as well as paid time off for training and professional development as a part of a cohort group.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for an 18-month work comittment!
Service Coordination Advocate for individuals to access necessary services Ensure monthly contact and provide comprehensive service coordination Facilitate service planning meetings Communicate expectations and ensure service coordination Assessment and Evaluation Assess strengths and needs through interviews and reviews Evaluate services and review cases with relevant parties Relationship Management Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and their support networks Serve as the primary resource for individuals and families Training and Development Attend training programs for best practices Foster a cooperative agency culture and participate in projects Coordinate mental health services as part of a treatment team Community Engagement Promote collaborative service planning Maintain a catalog of community resources Encourage recovery and community inclusion Record Keeping and Compliance Keep accurate records of activities Provide culturally competent services Direct Service Utilize at least 55%25 of time in direct service
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) Driver's License 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
A Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling is required. Candidates must possess a safe driving record and various clearances, including FBI and Child Abuse reporting.
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.