Title:

Code Team Specialist - Inpatient

Description:

Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients experiencing emotional disturbance. Demonstrates competency with interventions and clinical judgment based on unit population and age specific needs to improve outcomes. Effective at communicating between inpatient staff, ambulatory staff, CODE Team, and Security. Provides individualized education and support to inpatient staff to improve early recognition and effective mitigation of risk.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a psychosocial science or related field; OR 5 years experience in the behavioral health field; OR Nursing Student with an Associate's degree who has been accepted and is currently attending an accredited School of Nursing
• Has been an employee of Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute for at least 1 year
• Maintain certification/education as required (e.g. Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention, CPR, etc.)
• Has 1-2 years experience leading teams specialized in Crisis Prevention, demonstrating knowledge and effective application of advanced Crisis Prevention Skills

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients experiencing emotional disturbance
• Demonstrates competency with interventions and clinical judgement based on unit population and age specific needs
• Communicating between inpatient staff, ambulatory staff, CODE Team, and security effectively
• Provides individualized education and support to inpatient staff to improve early recognition and effective mitigation of risk

Schedule:

• PRN (as needed) positions available
• Flex schedules include daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

Work location: Inpatient Units / UPMC's Polyclinic Campus

Department: Nursing Support - Inpatient

Professional benefits:

• Professional Development Program with additional compensation

Employee Benefits / Compensation:

• Vacation and Extended Illness Bank accrual that starts first day of employment for part-time & full-time
• Paid holidays - accrual based on FTE (part and full- time)
• Medical coverage (2 plans offered) - starts first day of employment (part and full- time)
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement - 403B Plan with employer base and matching
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) designated site

Our Culture:

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Dedicated to professional growth and clinical mastery
• Trauma Informed Care Organization
  

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI), a collaboration of Penn State Health and UPMC Pinnacle, is central

Pennsylvania's leader in helping people with psychiatric and substance use disorders achieve and maintain stability in their daily lives. Created in 2008 through a partnership of two leading healthcare systems, PPI has a comprehensive team of specialists who provide sensitive, compassionate care for children, adolescents, adults, and mature adults through personalized treatment plans that meet unique patient needs.

Located in Harrisburg, PA. PPI has a modern 89-bed, inpatient facility at its Polyclinic campus at 2501 North Third Street and two convenient locations offering outpatient services, the Division Street Clinic, and the Third Street Clinic.

We are a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) organization guided by SAMHSA's "Four R's": Realization about trauma; Recognizing the signs of trauma, responding to trauma; and resisting re-traumatization. Our therapeutic work is guided by the SAMHSA's core principles of Trauma Informed Care:

We invite all individuals committed to providing quality care to be a part of our PPI team.

Full-time positions available on the Child and Adolescent Units. $5,000 sign on bonus for full time positions with a 1 year commitment. $500 sign on bonus also available for PRN positions.