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
Job Summary
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.
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.
Matching Summary
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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
psychiatric patient care
crisis intervention participation
group process involvement
maintaining safe environment
management of harmful behaviors
Nice-to-have
pediatric psychiatric experience
on call availability
teaching skills
Key Requirements
High school Diploma
Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus CPI Children's Control Position from Unit 8 or completion within 60 days