Program Specialist II

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth is seeking a Program Specialist II to serve as the primary caretaker for psychiatric patients from pre-K through adolescence. You will support daily living activities, maintain a safe environment, and help manage challenging behaviors.

You will participate in crisis intervention, group processes, and teaching, and may be on call as needed, contributing to a collaborative care team dedicated to the well-being of young patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in psychology, child development, social work or related field.
• Inpatient/partial hospital/residential child or adolescent services experience preferred.
• Pediatric growth and development knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary caretaker role for psychiatric patients ages pre-K through adolescents.
• Assist with activities of daily living and maintain a safe environment.
• Participate in crisis intervention, teaching, and group processes; may be on call.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

On-call duties

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Psychiatry Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 24

Summary

The Program Specialist II assumes the primary caretaker role for psychiatric patients ages pre‑K through adolescents, which includes activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and the management of harmful behaviors. The Program Specialist II also participates in crisis intervention, teaching, group process and will be on call as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree required preferably in psychology, child development, social work or related field. Minimum requirements changed March 2022. Prior employees grandfathered in with at least 2 years of previous inpatient/partial hospital/residential child or adolescent services for each year of college. Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred. Child growth and development education required. Pediatric experience preferred.

Certification / Licensure

BLS or must be completed within 60 days of start date. CPI Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Childrens Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed within 60 days of start date.

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas‑only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.