Demonstrates competency with interventions and clinical judgment based on unit population and age specific needs. Delivery of a variety of mental health treatment modalities, including psycho-educational groups, milieu management, and behavior modification strategies. Provides assistance to the primary nurse in management of patient needs and support services for effective completion of daily routine. HS Diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in the behavioral health related field required; OR Associates degree in the Human Service Field; OR Nursing Student who has been accepted and is currently attending an accredited School of Nursing. Analytical and planning and decision-making skills necessary to effectively make accurate and rapid judgments in critical situations. Demonstrates basic skills related to care of psychiatric patients. Basic computer skills required. Full-time day shift; full-time day/evening shift; full-time evening shift; full-time evening/night shift; part-time day/evening shift; PRN positions available.

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.