PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Responsibilities Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home. Website: The Program Coordinator is a hybrid of clinical interventions and milieu management interventions. Primarily the Program Coordinator ensures patient safety while on the unit, assist in managing MHT’s on their shift, and while also providing clinical interventions and programming in coordination with other members of the treatment team. The Program Coordinator will manage program schedule fidelity while also addressing patient stabilization throughout the shift. The Program Coordinator assess the therapeutic needs of the individual and the group while on the unit and are also liaisons between Social Services and the MHT’s for the purpose of developing and coordinating proper interventions and milieu needs for our patients. The Program Coordinator has the primary responsibility of running psychoeducation groups and enrichment groups in afternoon and weekend programming, in coordination with programming outlined by The Director of Residential Services. The Program Coordinator will also facilitate learning using a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to content, setting, adult learner needs, and desired learner outcomes. The Program Coordinator works closely with HRD in assisting with the management of the online learning environment, teaching CPR, Verbal De-scalation, Handle With Care, and maintains accurate staff education files. The Program Coordinator will also be involved as a champion of the Trauma Informed Care Committee and have positive involvement in any Employee Engagement led activity. Active involvement in the orientation and check-in/refresher process through the use of scheduled educational classes. Provision of re-training as needed/requested by department directors. Benefits include Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Pet Insurance Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit . Qualifications Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. 2 – 3 years of experience, preferably in a behavioral health or hospital setting. Knowledge of clinical skills to assess for stabilization, risk factors and verbal de-escalation. Extensive walking, standing, sitting, Must be able to lift over fifty (50 lbs.) pounds. Must be to participate in the physical restraint and seclusion of patients. Must be able to participate in and complete Handle With Care Training on an annual basis. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr