Program Specialist II

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Summary:

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 on call as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in psychology, child development, social work or related field

• Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred

• Pediatric experience preferred

• Child growth and development education required

• CPR - BLS within 60 days of start date

• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children's Control Position from Unit 8 completed within 60 days of start date

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