Behavioral Health Navigator I - Psychiatric Emergency Services (Casual)
UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA • Posted July 11, 2026
About the Role
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a casual Behavioral Health Navigator I to support our Psychiatric Emergency Services department!
The Behavioral Health Navigator I is responsible for the assessment and navigation of patients and families in collaboration with attending psychiatrists and other staff within the Psychiatric Emergency Services department. They will develop initial treatment plan to facilitate disposition planning and assists with bed placement or disposition planning. They will have the ability to identify acuity level of patient and facilitate the flow of information to promote effective communication regarding the patient care and patient operations and disposition.
The incumbent will work one 8-hour shifts per weeks. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
*UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE (IF APPLICABLE) TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION*
Responsibilities:
+ Meet standards for documentati...
The Behavioral Health Navigator I is responsible for the assessment and navigation of patients and families in collaboration with attending psychiatrists and other staff within the Psychiatric Emergency Services department. They will develop initial treatment plan to facilitate disposition planning and assists with bed placement or disposition planning. They will have the ability to identify acuity level of patient and facilitate the flow of information to promote effective communication regarding the patient care and patient operations and disposition.
The incumbent will work one 8-hour shifts per weeks. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
*UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE (IF APPLICABLE) TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION*
Responsibilities:
+ Meet standards for documentati...