Child & Adolescent PHP Program Specialist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Program Specialist for its Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) serving children and adolescents ages 5–17. You will provide direct patient care, maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, and participate in crisis intervention and activities of daily living within scheduled PHP hours.

You will implement programs, coordinate training, and manage the schedule. Required: High School Diploma; 4–5 years with psychiatric populations and 1 year with behavioral

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a high school diploma, with advanced degrees preferred.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience with psychiatric populations and at least 1 year of behavioral management in youth.
• Certification in BLS and CPI must be completed and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic milieu.
• Crisis intervention as needed and support for activities of daily living.
• Implement treatment programs, provide training, and manage staff schedules.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Behavior management

CPR training

Education

High School Diploma

Associates/Bachelors/Masters in Psychology

Job description

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Program Specialist for its Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) serving children and adolescents ages 5–17. You will provide direct patient care, maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, and participate in crisis intervention and activities of daily living within scheduled PHP hours.

You will implement programs, coordinate training, and manage the schedule. Required: High School Diploma; 4–5 years with psychiatric populations and 1 year with behavioral