61 Healthcare jobs in Meyersdale

At Project Transition , it is our mission is to enable individuals who have serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorder and/or a dual diagnosis of SMI and IDD to live a life that is meaningful in the community on terms they define.

Title: Clinician Intern, minimum commitment of 16 (up to 24 hours) weekly coverage in the Program Recovery Center, unpaid

The intern will provide the following services:

• Provide individual and group therapy to assigned members (will be assigned as primary therapist up to 6 members; will be assigned to lead 2 therapy groups weekly)
• Complete all required documentation within 24 hours of service provided
• Maintain schedule of required Treatment Plans and regular assessments as needed
• Perform Preadmission Assessments with completion of documentation same day
• Participate in monthly individual supervision with National Clinical Director
• Participate in weekly clinician group supervision
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and additional consultation or training meetings as needed

• Must be in a current graduate master's program in clinical mental health counseling or related field with desire to become licensed as an LPC, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or Psychologist.
• Have approval from program of study to receive necessary supervision from the Project Transition National Clinical Director or other appointed member of the clinical team and/or seek required outside supervision (in addition to PT provided supervision) at own cost.

• Empower, instruct, and guide families to use their strengths, skills, and natural or provider support systems to make positive, long-lasting sustainable changes.
• Participate actively in all relevant team and group supervision, as well as general staff meetings.
• Complete all necessary documentation, records, correspondence, or other written materials required by program regulations or the ACRP program
• Each FBMHS therapist takes part in an on-call rotation. The on-call therapist provides crisis support for the families in our FBMHS program (per county) as needed for a week at a time - Additional Compensation provided to staff!
• All Family-Based team members are required to complete a 3 year training (273 hour) training program specific to the ESFT clinical model.
• Work closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, case managers, psychiatric nurses, school counselors, and behavioral health providers as a treatment team lead.
• Offer availability to transport client and families to appointments or community activities - Mileage Compensation provided!

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Flexible Schedule

• Master's (Required)

• CASSP: 2 years (Preferred)

• English (Preferred)

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a fast-paced environment? The Emergency Department at UPMC Williamsport is hiring a Senior Patient Care Technician to join our dedicated team!

Department: Emergency Department

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Nights

Hours: 7:00PM-7:00AM

Includes: Every other weekend & rotating holidays

Responsibilities:

• 1. Suggests and supports changes within the department.2. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.3. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.4. Supports department based projects and quality initiatives.
• 1. Constructively receives feedback and direction.2. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.3. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.4. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.5. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.6. Participates in project and committee work.
• 1. Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. 6. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. 7. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. 8. Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.9. May insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN.10. May perform IV insertion, removal and dressing change.11. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• 1. Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND has the employee successfully completed Basic arrhythmia class AND does the employee perform at least 4 of the following hospital identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal, femoral hemostasis, or IV insertion.2. Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. 3. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.4. Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• 1. Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. 2. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.3. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.4. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• 1. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.2. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.3. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.4. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.

• Must routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients). PLUS, point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, hospital-acquired condition & patient safety indicator. In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient transportation). In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician - Senior will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: basic arrythmia, complex wound care, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tubes clamping and removal.Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.

• Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting. Completes department clerical functions as needed.May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must also have either a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title, OR b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or c) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

• Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire

• Successful completion of patient care technician senior class

• Successful completion of eRecord training.

• Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireACLS preferred

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• 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