Pediatric Mental Health Coach & De-Escalation Specialist

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Coach at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters builds therapeutic relationships with pediatric clients, modeling pro-social and positive coping skills. The role maintains a safe, regulation-friendly treatment setting and collaborates with patients and the care team to support effective care experiences.

This position may require on-call coverage and involves crisis management, de-escalation, and potential nursing tasks delegated by RNs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, Education, Healthcare, or related field.
• Or one year of experience in psychiatric care; or two years in direct patient care.
• FBI fingerprinting and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and evidence-based skills coaching to pediatric mental health patients.
• Implement and reinforce strategies in treatment or behavioral plans; relay changes for review.
• Complete coping cards with each patient and encourage their use.
• May complete nursing tasks as delegated by the RN for medically involved clients.
• Maintain a collaborative, calm unit environment and assist with de-escalation and crisis management.
• Coordinate admissions, greet families, and provide progress updates linked to the care plan.

Skills

Skills coaching

Behavioral modification

Direct observation

De-escalation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Mental Health / Education / Healthcare

Job description

The Mental Health Coach at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters builds therapeutic relationships with pediatric clients, modeling pro-social and positive coping skills. The role maintains a safe, regulation-friendly treatment setting and collaborates with patients and the care team to support effective care experiences.

This position may require on-call coverage and involves crisis management, de-escalation, and potential nursing tasks delegated by RNs.