Pediatric Psychiatric Program Specialist II (Crisis)

cookchildrens; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children’s is seeking a Program Specialist II in Fort Worth, TX, to serve as primary caretaker for psychiatric patients from pre-K through adolescence. Responsibilities include daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, and managing harmful behaviors.

The role involves crisis intervention, teaching, and group processes, with on-call availability as needed. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with preferred inpatient/partial hospital experience and CPI/BLS training timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in psychology, child development, social work or related field.
• Experience in inpatient/partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred.
• BLS certification or must be completed within 60 days of start date.
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and related training within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Caretaker role for psychiatric patients ages pre-K through adolescents; assist with activities of daily living and maintain a safe environment.
• Manage harmful behaviors and participate in crisis intervention, teaching and group processes.
• On-call as needed to support patient care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Teaching

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/child development/social work

Job description

Cook Children’s is seeking a Program Specialist II in Fort Worth, TX, to serve as primary caretaker for psychiatric patients from pre-K through adolescence. Responsibilities include daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, and managing harmful behaviors.

The role involves crisis intervention, teaching, and group processes, with on-call availability as needed. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with preferred inpatient/partial hospital experience and CPI/BLS training timelines.