Acute Psychiatric Coordinator - Full Time

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

9d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Psychiatric Coordinator supports the Acute Psychiatric team by assisting with therapeutic milieu activities, group support, patient engagement, discharge coordination support and program support activities within the unit. This position works under the direction of licensed and/or qualified behavioral health professionals to support patient care and unit operations. The role focuses on recovery-oriented support, patient engagement, programming assistance, and coordination activities. This position does not independently provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, treatment planning, or clinical decision-making. This role is intended to support career development within the Acute Psychiatric Unit and serve as an entry pathway toward Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) and Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) roles through the development of behavioral health knowledge, patient engagement experience, and exposure to interdisciplinary mental health treatment environments. This position is designed to provide support to programming, patient engagement, and care coordination under the direction of licensed or qualified behavioral health professionals and is not intended to replace licensed clinical roles or bargaining unit direct care staffing functions.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in psychology, behavioral health, social work, human services, sociology, recreational therapy, or related field required, OR Equivalent combination of behavioral health education and relevant experience may be considered.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
CPI or organization-approved workplace violence/de-escalation training within six (6) months of hire.
Coursework related to mental health, psychology, addiction studies, or human behavior.
Experience working in behavioral health, social services, recovery, or healthcare setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients.
Ability to support individuals experiencing behavioral health conditions in a calm and respectful manner.
Basic understanding of behavioral health recovery principles and trauma-informed care.
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive situations.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Ability to respond appropriately during crisis situations using trained interventions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field preferred.
Interest in pursuing career advancement within Behavioral Health Services, including progression toward QMHA and/or QMHP qualification pathways.