Clinician Fellow, BH - Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a Clinician Fellow, BH to assist in the clinical care and management of our Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) unit. 

Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. This is nearly one in five adults. For more than 70 years, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been a national leader in the treatment of mental health and addictive disorders throughout the lifespan.  In conjunction with the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, we continue to strive to be one of the nation’s foremost academic- based psychiatric care facilities and remain dedicated to providing professionals with state-of-the-art training and assistance.

The Clinician Fellow is an advanced nursing role focused on expert clinical practice, education, and evidence-based care. This position collaborates with leadership to promote excellence in nursing and patient outcomes. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality care, mentoring staff, coordinating clinical activities, and contributing to hiring and performance evaluations. The Clinician Fellow provides education, consults on practice issues, and ensures care is age-appropriate and developmentally informed. They demonstrate strong clinical judgment and a commitment to both the profession and the community.

Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) on the 6th floor The John Merck Program (JMP) is a 11-bed inpatient program designed to treat adults with both intellectual disabilities as well as acute psychiatric illness.

**Sign on bonus up to $15,000!**

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Change Management

• Leads clinical nursing practice improvements and drives change initiatives.
• Supports staff through transitions by addressing psychological and learning needs.
• Practices participatory leadership and contributes to shared governance.
• Holds leadership roles in quality improvement, evidence‑based practice, and onboarding.
• Assists with the peer review process.

Clinical Practice & Communication

• Uses Relationship‑Based Care and the nursing process to meet patient and family needs.
• Demonstrates strong verbal/written communication and advocates for patient care changes.
• Maintains thorough documentation that supports care team communication.
• Uses critical thinking to address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues.
• Aligns daily work with organizational goals for safety, quality, and patient experience.
• Shares innovations through presentations, posters, and publications.

Teamwork & Professional Relationships

• Builds strong internal/external relationships through mentorship and positive communication.
• Coaches peers on cultural diversity; addresses workplace conflict and impairment.
• Demonstrates accountability in time management, workload, and healthy work habits.

Teaching, Mentoring & Professional Development

• Mentors staff, students, and new nurses; serves as a preceptor and supports new preceptors.
• Models continuous learning and formal professional development.
• Shares expertise across the unit and broader healthcare team.

Quality Improvement & Best Practices

• Applies performance improvement tools and methods.
• Continuously enhances care quality and work environment.
• Integrates research and best practices into daily workflow.
• Spreads successful improvements across units or the system.