Program Specialist II Inpatient

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Summary:

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.

Education:

• Bachelors degree required preferably in psychology child development social work or related field. 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.

• Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred.

• Pediatric experience growth and development education required.

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 Childrens Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Childrens and offers advanced technologies research and treatments surgery rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet childrens needs.

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