Psychiatric Unit Secretary Full Time

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is a beautiful and state of the art 72-bed facility. Cedar Creek provides evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues.  Cedar Creek Hospital invests in our patients by offering an integrated medicine approach that provides the latest therapies including yoga, mindfulness, aromatherapy, music therapy and nutrition. As part of our success and innovation in the field we are seeking qualified applicants for a Unit Secretary position.

Learn more about our hospital at Cedar Creek Hospital.

Description

The Unit Secretary performs and coordinates the clerical and public relations functions of the unit.  This includes:

• Serving as unit receptionist, answering phone calls, directing visitors and professionals, as needed.
• Acts as a backup to Mental Health/Behavioral Technicians, making observation rounds and providing patient care, as needed.
• 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.

Hours

This position offers full time hours, based on a schedule of 3 12 hour shifts per week, including an every other weekend rotation. 9am to 9:30pm

Benefits

Cedar Creek is happy to offer our staff access to our extensive benefits program including Medical (BCBS), Dental (Delta), Vision (VSP), 401k with a company match, Paid Time Off, Disability options, Life insurance, Pet insurance and much more. 

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working as a psychiatric technician strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive general clerical skills are required.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License.

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