Unit Coordinator

Three Rivers Behavioral Health

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. Hours: 10am - 6pm.

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 continuously 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 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

Manual dexterity and physical agility 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 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

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nations 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 were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of Americas Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma but strongly prefer a Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field.

Must have been an MHT at Three Rivers Behavioral for at least (1) year.

MHT be or become an MHT Preceptor

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