Mental Health Technician

Cook Children's Health Care System
United States, Texas, Fort Worth
801 7th Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2024
Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Psychiatry Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 32 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: 32 hours per week/ varying shifts Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree required. (Psychology, Child Development, Social Work, or related field is preferred). Education in Child Growth and development required. Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or healthcare facility preferred but not required. Pediatric experience or experience working with at-risk youth preferred. Certification/Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association 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.