Child Psych Specialist

10100 Children's Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance and disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated role to implement nursing care for pediatric patients within the inpatient psychiatry unit. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will support families, deliver therapeutic activities, and assist with individual treatment plans to promote recovery and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field, with 1–6 months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services preferred.
• 1 to 6 months of related experience with children in healthcare, education, or recreational settings preferred.
• Willing to train applicants with some mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing care for a child or group of children and families from admission through discharge under RN supervision.
• Implement Therapeutic Milieu and schedule activities for patients.
• Co-lead/lead patient groups and implement individual treatment plans.
• Administer care to medically ill children under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Administer educational services and assessments for hospitalized children and adolescents.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything

Department 10262 I/P Psychiatry (Adol Child). Pay Range $19.65 - $32.75.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the implementation of nursing care for a child or group of children and their families from admission through discharge, under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED (Required) AND Bachelor’s degree in psychology or other human services field (Required)
• Minimum Experience: 1 to 6 months of related experience working with children in a healthcare, educational, or recreational setting (Preferred)
• Willing to train applicants with some mental health work experience

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Display calm, accepting, problem solving attitude with patients and families

Functional Abilities:

• Implement Therapeutic Milleu
• Implement schedule of activities.
• Co-lead/lead patient groups.
• Implement individual Treatment Plans.
• Implement time outs and seclusion protocols.
• Maintain safety for patients, families and staff through continuous assessment and vigilant adherence to all safety protocols and plans.
• Assist patients with ADLs
• Assist with general hygiene, rest, activity, and nourishment.
• Work with patients to foster developmentally appropriate self-care.
• Provide appropriate classroom accommodation for children with physical disabilities.
• Administer care to the medically ill child under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Administers educational services to all children and adolescents hospitalized on the impatient psychiatric unit.
• Administer educational assessments.
• Provide individualized assignments for the patients based on their academic levels.
• Administer unit behavioral protocols in the classroom setting.
• Safety: Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 while fostering a collaborative, supportive environChildren’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.

Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.

Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered carement for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

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