About this role
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 I also participates in crisis intervention, teaching, group process and on call as needed.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children's Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed within 60 days of start date
CPR - Heartsaver required within 60 days of start date
CSC SCM training 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.
Other facts
About Cook Children's Health Care System
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.
What you'll do
- The Program Specialist I assumes the primary caretaker role for psychiatric patients, managing daily living activities and ensuring a safe environment. They also participate in crisis intervention and group processes as needed.
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