Child & Adolescent PHP Program Specialist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Program Specialist to provide direct patient care within the Partial Hospitalization Program for children and adolescents aged 5–17. You will help create a safe, therapeutic milieu and support daily living activities, under a personalized treatment plan including therapy and medication management.

You will implement programs, assist with training and scheduling, respond to crises, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; higher degrees strongly preferred (Assoc./Bachelor's/Master's in Psychology or related field).
• 4–5 years experience with psychiatric populations preferred; at least 1 year with child/adolescent behavioral management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Partial Hospitalization Program.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and crisis intervention as needed.
• Support activities of daily living and implement treatment programs.
• Assist with program implantation, training and scheduling.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Behavior management

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Program Specialist to provide direct patient care within the Partial Hospitalization Program for children and adolescents aged 5–17. You will help create a safe, therapeutic milieu and support daily living activities, under a personalized treatment plan including therapy and medication management.

You will implement programs, assist with training and scheduling, respond to crises, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.