Location:
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:
Psychiatry
Shift:
Varying Shifts (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
36
The Program Specialist I assumes the primary caretaker role for inpatient, psychiatric patients ages pre-K through adolescents. This includes supporting them in 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 will be on call as needed.
Education:
High school Diploma
Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
Certification/Licensure:
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
If hired at CSC- Heartsaver CPR and CSC SCM training must be completed within 60 days of start date
NOTE: Cook Children's can help new hires obtain the above licensure/certifications but they still MUST be obtained 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.
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.
