Mental Health Worker- Pedi
Core
Provide direct care, safety, and therapeutic milieu management for medically compromised and emotionally disturbed children and adolescents (ages 6-18) in a hospital setting.
Role type
Pediatric Mental Health Worker (IC)
Builds
Therapeutic environment and care plans for pediatric patients
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, milieu therapy, therapeutic limit setting, multidisciplinary collaboration, pediatric patient assessment, care plan development, documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with eating disorders, nutritional support, group leadership
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead groups of 6-8 pediatric patients through structured daily activities; handle crisis situations and intervene in disruptive or self-destructive behaviors; participate in developing and implementing milieu therapy care plans; complete initial milieu assessments within 24 hours; document patient observations and critical incidents; model therapeutic limits and interpersonal skills.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC