Pediatric Crisis & Trauma Specialist

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Crisis Specialist-4 for a part-time role.

You will respond to crises using trauma-informed care, document events, and help manage patient escalation under the supervision of a licensed clinician. You will lead de-escalation, support inter-disciplinary teams, provide education on trauma-informed approaches to staff, and assist with safe discharge planning for pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social services field.
• CPR certification (AHA CPR for Family & Friends) or Red Cross equivalent, or completion within 90 days.
• First Aid certification within 90 days after hire.
• Experience in a Mental Health setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care activities.
• Provides support to medical personnel and reinforces safe behavior with a therapeutic, calm approach.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and treatment teams using trauma-informed care.
• Leads multi-disciplinary discussions on behavioral interventions during admission.
• Assists with crisis intervention and restraint techniques per policy.
• Completes daily EMR audits to facilitate readiness and documentation.
• Educates hospital personnel on trauma-informed care, de-escalation, and interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Child/adolescent care

Education

Bachelor's in Social Services

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Crisis Specialist-4 for a part-time role.

You will respond to crises using trauma-informed care, document events, and help manage patient escalation under the supervision of a licensed clinician. You will lead de-escalation, support inter-disciplinary teams, provide education on trauma-informed approaches to staff, and assist with safe discharge planning for pediatric patients.