Unit Coordinator

Job Description Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a -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- (Exit ) and I- (Exit ) in West Columbia, SC, our team of + 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. Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: The will assists 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 performs 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. Key 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. Key Physical Requirements Ability to continously walk and stand for duration of shift. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, pull, lift objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position Exertion of up to pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to pounds of force frequently Manual dexterity and physical agile so to perform de-escalation procedures Must be able to deal with aggressive, hostile, and irrational behavior of patients calmly and therapeutically. Must be able to respond immediately to crisis situations concerning patients and/or family members; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions, such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic. Benefits Career development opportunities across UHS and our + locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Employee Assistance Program (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Pet Insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Program More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com #J-18808-Ljbffr