Behavioral Health Staffing Coordinator & MHT

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is seeking a dedicated Staffing Coordinator / Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team. This role blends workforce scheduling with direct patient care responsibilities in a behavioral health setting.

The Staffing Coordinator will create, maintain, and communicate employee schedules, coordinate coverage, and support departmental staffing needs while also working one scheduled shift as an MHT to support patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Experience in scheduling, staffing, healthcare, or administrative roles preferred.
• Mental Health Technician, behavioral health, healthcare, or direct patient care experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and communicate employee schedules to ensure appropriate staffing coverage throughout the hospital.
• 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 with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding 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.

Skills

Scheduling

Staffing coordination

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (preferred)

Job description

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is seeking a dedicated Staffing Coordinator / Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team. This role blends workforce scheduling with direct patient care responsibilities in a behavioral health setting.

The Staffing Coordinator will create, maintain, and communicate employee schedules, coordinate coverage, and support departmental staffing needs while also working one scheduled shift as an MHT to support patient care and safety.