Program Specialist II
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Fort Worth, TX, US
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Cook Children's Medical Center offers advanced technologies, research, and treatments designed to meet children's needs.
Summary:
The Program Specialist II will care for psychiatric patients, ensuring their safety and managing behaviors. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
Requirements:
Credentials: Bachelor's degree required preferably in psychology, child development, social work or related field
Experience: Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred, Pediatric experience preferred
Job Description:
The Program Specialist II 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:
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Bachelor's degree required preferably in psychology, child development, social work or related field
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Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred
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Pediatric experience preferred
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Child growth and development education required
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BLS within 60 days of employment
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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
NOTE: Minimum requirements changed March 2022. Prior employees grandfathered in with at least 2 years of previous inpatient/partial hospital/residential child or adolescent services for each year of college.
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.
