Clinical Behavioral Health Coordinator

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator to plan, organize, and implement structured therapeutic activities for patients on a designated unit. The role engages pediatrics to geriatrics, guiding staff and collaborating with physicians to maintain a therapeutic milieu.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, advocacy for patient rights, and coordinating care across disciplines to ensure individualized, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling psychology or related health field is required.
• If Bachelor's degree is not held, a minimum of 5 years clinical experience in the unit, program or field.
• Master's degree in counseling psychology or related behavioral health field is preferred.
• Active driver's license (where required by position/department).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; crisis intervention training required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors therapeutic milieu and initiates structured interventions.
• Provides leadership to unit staff in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Maintains safe and therapeutic environment; de-escalates when needed.
• Develops, implements and utilizes therapeutic milieu activities and interventions.
• Coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and other health disciplines.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Staff mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling psychology or related health field

Minimum 5 years clinical experience in unit/program/field

Master's degree in counseling psychology or related behavioral health field (preferred)

Tools

EKG equipment

Vital signs monitoring equipment

Job description

University Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator to plan, organize, and implement structured therapeutic activities for patients on a designated unit. The role engages pediatrics to geriatrics, guiding staff and collaborating with physicians to maintain a therapeutic milieu.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, advocacy for patient rights, and coordinating care across disciplines to ensure individualized, patient-centered care.