Behavioral Health Unit Coordinator | Evening FT

Hampton Hospital; Westampton Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development within Hampton andU

On-site continuing education

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Unit Coordinator to manage clerical functions on the nursing unit and support patient care. The full-time position offers an evening schedule (2:45 pm–11:15 pm) with rotating weekends in New Jersey, serving adults, adolescents and older adults in inpatient and outpatient programs.

The role requires high school diploma and at least 1 year of psychiatric patient care experience, with preferred secretarial background.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with a psychiatric patient population.
• Previous secretarial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dual diagnosis/chemical dependency/mental health patient issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Must possess experience and knowledge of interventional and administrative duties necessary to support nursing and patient care on assigned unit.
• Assists in the direct care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team. Assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living for patients on the unit.
• Must possess knowledge of dual diagnosis/chemical dependency/mental health patients; age-specific patient issues, limit setting and behavior management, crisis prevention and intervention Associate techniques.
• Knowledge and comprehension of regulatory agency standards (DOH, DPW, CMS, Joint Commission, etc.
• staff development procedures and requirements
• ability to communicate orally, telephonically, and in writing.
• working knowledge of computer systems and various software; must maintain certification CPR.
• Good documentation, organization and time management skills are necessary. Must be effective in decision‑making and problem solving.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Unit Coordinator to manage clerical functions on the nursing unit and support patient care. The full-time position offers an evening schedule (2:45 pm–11:15 pm) with rotating weekends in New Jersey, serving adults, adolescents and older adults in inpatient and outpatient programs.

The role requires high school diploma and at least 1 year of psychiatric patient care experience, with preferred secretarial background.