Children's National Hospital

Child Psych Specialist | I/P Psych

Children's National Hospital  •  $39k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Child Psych Specialist | I/P Psych - (260000T2)

 Responsible for the implementation of nursing care for a child or group of children and their families from admission through discharge, under the
direct supervision of the registered nurse. 

Qualifications

 Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree is required, preference given to degrees in psychology or other human services field (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Display calm, accepting, problem solving attitude with patients and families

Required Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Implement Therapeutic Milieu
  • Implement schedule of activities.
  • Co-lead/lead patient groups.
  • Implement individual Treatment Plans.
  • Implement time outs and seclusion protocols.
  • Maintain safety for patients, families and staff through continuous assessment and vigilant adherence to all safety protocols and plans.
Assists patients with ADLs
  • Assist with general hygiene, rest, activity, and nourishment.
  • Work with patients to foster developmentally appropriate self care.
  • Provide appropriate classroom accommodations for children with physical disabilities.
  • Administer care to the medically ill child under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Administers educational services to all children and adolescents hospitalized on the inpatient psychiatric unit
  • Administer educational assessments.
  • Provide individualized assignments for the patients based on their academic levels.
  • Administer unit behavioral protocols in the classroom setting.
Safety
  • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
  • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
  • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
  • Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
  • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
  • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
  • Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication
  • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
  • Partner with all team members to achieve goals
  • Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
  • Contribute to a positive work environment
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
  • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
  • Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
  • Use resources efficiently
  • Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety
  • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
  • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
  • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
  • Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
  • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
  • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
 

Primary Location

 District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

 
CN Hospital (Main Campus) 
111 Michigan Avenue NW 
 Washington 20010

Job

 Administrative Support / Customer Service

Organization

 Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med
Position Status R (Regular) - PT - Part-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Some Weekends D/E/N

Job Posting

 May 28, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

Full-Time Salary Range

 39353.6 - 65582.4
Children's National Hospital

About Children's National Hospital

Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger. Today, it is one of the top 10 children’s hospital in the nation and ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s National is transforming pediatric medicine for all children. The Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021, a first-of-its-kind pediatric hub dedicated to developing new and better ways to care for kids. Children’s National has been designated three times in a row as a Magnet® hospital, demonstrating the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty care locations in the D.C. metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia. Children’s National is home to the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. It is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. As a non-profit, Children's National relies on generous donors to help ensure that every child receives the care they need.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Year Founded
1870
Website
childrensnational.org
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