Location:
Medical Center - Fort WorthDepartment:
PsychiatryShift:
Varying Shifts (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:
36Summary:
Assumes the primary caretaker role for psychiatric patients ages Pre-K through adolescents which includes activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and the management of harmful behaviors. The Program Specialist II also participates in crisis intervention, teaching, group process and on call as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required preferably in psychology, child development, social work or related field
Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
Child growth and development education required
CPR - BLS within 60 days of start date
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Childrens Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed within 60 days of start date
About Us:
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, child development, social work or related field
- Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment
- Pediatric experience
- Child growth and development education
- CPR - BLS certification within 60 days of start date
- CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification within 60 days of start date
What We Do
Cook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise – to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, we’re proud of our long and rich tradition of serving our community.
