Strategic Staffing Coordinator & Mental Health Tech

Universal Health Services; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 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. The role blends workforce scheduling with direct patient care responsibilities in a behavioral health setting.

As Staffing Coordinator, you will create and maintain employee schedules, coordinate coverage, and support department staffing needs while also working one scheduled MHT shift to ensure patient safety and a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (preferred)
• Previous scheduling, staffing, healthcare, or administrative experience 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

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

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

As Staffing Coordinator, you will create and maintain employee schedules, coordinate coverage, and support department staffing needs while also working one scheduled MHT shift to ensure patient safety and a therapeutic environment.