Location
Pittsburgh
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 15, 2026
Job Description
Our Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) department is a highly specialized, high‑acuity service staffed by an experienced, multidisciplinary team providing 24/7 crisis assessment, stabilization, and disposition for patients with acute behavioral health needs.
The ideal candidate has advanced leadership experience in behavioral health or acute psychiatric settings and a proven ability to lead teams in high‑acuity, fast‑paced environments. They bring strong people‑centered leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication skills, along with operational, staffing, and regulatory expertise. This role requires a visible, adaptable leader who collaborates effectively across disciplines, manages crisis‑driven workflows, and aligns unit operations with organizational priorities, even during periods of change.
_This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year work commitment!_
Responsibilities:
Clinical Quality & Safety
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The ideal candidate has advanced leadership experience in behavioral health or acute psychiatric settings and a proven ability to lead teams in high‑acuity, fast‑paced environments. They bring strong people‑centered leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication skills, along with operational, staffing, and regulatory expertise. This role requires a visible, adaptable leader who collaborates effectively across disciplines, manages crisis‑driven workflows, and aligns unit operations with organizational priorities, even during periods of change.
_This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year work commitment!_
Responsibilities:
Clinical Quality & Safety
+ Part...
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