Mental Health Technician - Child & Adolescent Psych

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The Mental Health Technician/Program Specialist I will work in Cook Children's psychiatric unit. In this role you will provide direct, compassionate care to young patients, supports treatment plans, and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment. You'll serve as primary caregiver for patients ages Pre-K through adolescent, supporting daily living activities, maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, and helping children manage challenging behaviors. You'll also take part in crisis intervention, teaching, group process, and on-call rotations as needed. Our ideal candidate will have a solid work history; experience working with at-risk children and a behavioral health background. Required certifications (CPI Crisis Intervention, Heartsaver CPR, CSC SCM) are provided through paid training within your first 60 days.

Hours: 24 hours per week - offers flexible 4-, 8-, or 12-hour shifts between 6:30am-11pm. Will require some weekend and holiday coverage.

Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or equivalent.

• Experience working with children 3 - 12yrs old preferred.

• Any experience working in behavioral health or psychiatry preferred.

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

• Heartsaver CPR within 60 days of start date.

• CSC SCM training 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.