Patient Care Technician BH Fellow – Integrated Health & Aging Program

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# Patient Care Technician BH Fellow - Integrated Health & Aging Program

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital
- Pay: $19.40–$30.14 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-10T21:52:59.473Z

## Description

**ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician Behavioral Health Fellow to support our Integrated Health & Aging Program (IHAP) unit!**

The **Integrated Health & Aging Program (IHAP)** is one of the largest inpatient geriatric mental health units in the country, designed to support older adults facing psychiatric challenges later in life. Acknowledging the high rates of coexisting conditions, IHAP’s multidisciplinary team is expertly equipped to address chronic health conditions and basic activities of daily living alongside psychiatric treatment, ensuring a truly comprehensive, person-centered care approach.
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