Location:
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:
Psychiatry
Shift:
Varying Shifts (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
36
Summary:
The Mental Health Tech / Program Specialist II assumes the primary caretaker role for psychiatric patients ages Pre-K through adolescence. In this role you will assist children with activities of daily living, helping to maintain a safe environment and help them manage harmful behaviors. The Mental Health Tech also participates in crisis intervention, teaching, group process, and on-call as needed.
Hours: 36 hours per week/ varying shifts
Required Education/Experience:
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- Bachelor's degree required preferably in psychology, child development, social work, or related field.
- Education in Child Growth and development is required.
- Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or healthcare facility preferred.
- Pediatric experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
- BLS 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 Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.