Mental Health Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Previous scheduling, staffing, healthcare, or administrative experience.
• Mental Health Technician, behavioral health, healthcare, or direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and communicate employee schedules to ensure appropriate hospital staffing coverage.
• Coordinate staffing adjustments, call-ins, overtime, and shift coverage in accordance with hospital staffing requirements.
• Monitor staffing levels and collaborate with department leaders to address scheduling needs.
• Maintain staffing records, schedules, and related reports accurately and confidentially.
• Serve as a resource for employees with scheduling questions and staffing processes.
• Work one scheduled shift as a Mental Health Technician, providing direct patient care and supervision in a behavioral health setting.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Conduct routine patient safety checks and observations.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff to support patient care plans and treatment goals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Basic life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance.
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.