Program Specialist II

Fort Worth, TX

Employer:	Cook Children's Health Care System
Category:	Other
Job Type:	Full Time
Description
Location: Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave) Department: Psychiatry-Partial Hospital Program Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: The Program Specialist II assumes the primary caretaker role for K - 12 psychiatric patients admitted to our psychiatric day program. The specialist provides children and adolescents assistance with activities of daily living, maintains a safe environment, and aids patients in the management of harmful behaviors. The Program Specialist II also assists in crisis intervention, teaching lesson plans and group processes to help educate and improve behaviors. Work Hours: Mon- Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm Education: Bachelor's degree required preferably in psychology, child development, social work or related field. Education in child growth and development required. Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred. Pediatric experience preferred. Prior employees grandfathered in with at least 2 years of previous inpatient/partial hospital/residential child or adolescent services for each year of college. Certification/Licensure: BLS or must be completed 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.

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Program Specialist II

Fort Worth, TX

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