Unit Coordinator

UHS • West Columbia, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located between I-20 (Exit 61) and I-26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300+ high quality employees describe working here as " family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life-changing." Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, and activity therapy serve hundreds of adults and adolescents each month with the common goal of creating new beginnings. Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better each and every day. Choose Three Rivers and start your life-changing journey today. JOB SUMMARY: The Unit Coordinator will assist with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support. Will perform or assist with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searches patients and belongings for contraband, documents belongings and other appropriate information. The Unit Coordinator also orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures, and assists with leading daily unit based groups. Unit and rotation schedule subject to change with promotion.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• MHT at Three Rivers Behavioral for six (6) months preferred
• External candidates must have one (1) year behavioral health experience and experience in a unit clerk type role.

Nice To Haves

• strongly prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Utilize patient activity schedule, unit rules and group structure to maintain consistency in the milieu
• Provides clerical and reception duties in support of the department at the nurses station and ensures patient program schedule is carried out as planned
• Assist with the duties of an MHT as necessary.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED