UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) is an internationally recognized psychiatric institution comprising numerous inpatient and ambulatory programs. With more than 250 beds and more than 60 outpatient programs serving thousands of consumers, WPH is one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the nation and is consistently ranked as one of the best psychiatric hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report.
As part of the UPMC health system, Western Behavioral Health Network provides a comprehensive range of behavioral health services for individuals, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors at every stage in their recovery.
Pharmacy department - Each member of our pharmacy team is dedicated to our residents – not only as pharmacists and professionals but more importantly, as individuals. We strive to create a supportive culture for our learners. Our team works to provide excellent patient care, evidence-based education, and continuous quality improvement through research.
Interprofessional team - Our colleagues in other professions care deeply about helping each patient that we serve at UPMC Western Behavioral Health. Pharmacists are valued and viewed as integral members of the interprofessional team.
Patients - Our patients inspire us each day. They truly connect us to our purpose, and we are fortunate to play a role in advancing their mental and physical well-being across all care settings and phases of recovery.
Within the UPMC Western Behavioral Health network, WPH is recognized as a top-tier academic center for research and clinical excellence utilizing evidence-based medicine to produce superb clinical outcomes while remaining firmly rooted in the communities we serve.
WPH houses the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and is a national leader in National Institutes of Health-funded research. As part of an academic medical center, education is provided to trainees from a wide range of behavioral health-related disciplines, including medicine, psychology, social work, nursing, pharmacy, and others.
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