About this role
ST Health 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, ST Health 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.
Minimum 2 years experience.
If BSN not at time of hire, must be enrolled in a program within one year of hire/transfer date and completed within three years of enrollment.
MSN or CNL preferred.
Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse
The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$44.57–$60.52 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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# Clinician Fellow, BH - Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital
- Pay: $44.57–$60.52 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-11T11:00:42.253Z
## Description
**ST Health 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, ST Health 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.
…
Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role
I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I self-schedule?
Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.
About this roleDo you pay for certifications?
Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.
About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?
Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.
About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?
Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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