Unit Coordinator

Talentify; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differential

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Career development

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Bethany, OK, seeks a Unit Coordinator to support nursing staff and perform administrative duties on the assigned unit, including charting, scheduling, and supply management.

The role includes acting as a role model, mentoring staff, participating in on-call rotations, and helping implement treatment plans with emphasis on safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field is required.
• Must pass a drug test and a national background check.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Supervisory or training experience preferred.
• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff and perform administrative duties to support patient care.
• Monitor supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of nursing stations and patient areas.
• Maintain and file charts; manage patient scheduling and unit calls.
• Serve as MHT IV and mentor for new staff; assist with milieu supervision and training.
• Participate in on-call rotation to maintain staffing ratios; respond to emergencies.
• Contribute to treatment planning and ensure safety and quality care.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Physical agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Unit Coordinator assists nursing staff and provides administrative duties necessary to support nursing and patient care on assigned units including but not limited to monitoring and ordering of supplies and equipment, organizing and monitoring cleanliness of nursing station and patient areas, chart maintenance and filing, patient scheduling, and answering and responding to unit telephone calls. Perform duties of MHT IV and serves as a role model/mentor for new staff to observe how to effectively manage the milieu, provide quality care and provide a safe/ structured environment. Assists Milieu Manager in providing milieu and clinical supervision and training to all Mental Health Technicians and facilitates interviewing of MHT applicants, performance evaluation, and personnel counseling as needed. Participates in weekend on-call rotation to ensure that staffing ratio requirements are continually maintained. Is available to arrive at the facility within thirty (30) minutes if called for an emergency situation or urgent issue during the on-call period. Participates in chart audit and restraint reduction initiatives. Provides direct care and supervision for patients/residents. Assures patients/residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors, and are aware of rules and expectations. Acts as a role model for patients/residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Assists in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Ensures environment remains safe and normative culture remains positive throughout facility. Contributes to formulation, implementation and revision of the patients/resident individual treatment plan. Performs duties as assigned by the direct care management team in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

Minimum Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Successfully complete a drug test
• Successfully pass a national background check
• Must possess valid Drivers License

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility)

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary

treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground.

Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Shift Differential for applicable shifts
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
• Referral Bonus Options
• Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required
  • or an equivalent combination of education and several years of mental health patient care experience, may be considered
• Supervisory and/or training experience preferred
• Computer proficiency and effective communication and organizational skills
• Physical agility to manage patients
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Strong Computer skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong Leadership skills
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.From Fortune, 2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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