Student Behavioral Health Aide — Casual Shift Experience

UPMC; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC McKeesport Hospital is seeking a Student Behavioral Associate to support our Behavioral Health Units on a casual hours basis. The role offers exposure to behavioral and mental health patients while working on the front lines of Life Changing Medicine.

You will gain practical experience aligned with your education track and career goals. Responsibilities include assisting in physical care and clinical interventions, documenting in medical records, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic unit

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student seeking hands-on experience.
• Minimum commitment: 8 hours in a 2-week period.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse and direct care staff in physical care and clinical intervention as needed.
• Learn and utilize up-to-date technology and practices in patient care.
• Encourage patients to perform activities of daily living or assist them.
• Document in the medical record according to established policies.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis management

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Currently enrolled as a full-time student

Job description

UPMC McKeesport Hospital is seeking a Student Behavioral Associate to support our Behavioral Health Units on a casual hours basis. The role offers exposure to behavioral and mental health patients while working on the front lines of Life Changing Medicine.

You will gain practical experience aligned with your education track and career goals. Responsibilities include assisting in physical care and clinical interventions, documenting in medical records, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic unit