Mental Health Unit Coordinator

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are seeking qualified applicants for a Unit Coordinator who will manage the clerical functions of the nursing unit to support patient care.

The Unit Coordinator will serve as unit receptionist, assist with patient care, monitor tests, prepare admissions charts, and handle discharge paperwork as part of a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience working with a psychiatric patient population and previous secretarial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serving as unit receptionist, answering phone calls, directing visitors and professionals, as needed.
• Trained as a Mental Health/Behavioral Technician, making observation rounds and providing patient care.
• Monitors status of laboratory and other diagnostic tests ordered.
• Conducts chart audits daily to ensure presence of necessary documentation.
• Responsible for preparing charts for admissions.
• Responsible for distributing all discharge paperwork to community providers and referring agencies.
• Responsible for filing paperwork, as needed.

Skills

Interventional duties

Administrative duties

Patient care support

Dual diagnosis knowledge

Crisis prevention/intervention

Communication skills

Computer skills

CPR/De-Escalation/Handle With Care

Team player

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are seeking qualified applicants for a Unit Coordinator who will manage the clerical functions of the nursing unit to support patient care.

The Unit Coordinator will serve as unit receptionist, assist with patient care, monitor tests, prepare admissions charts, and handle discharge paperwork as part of a