Pediatric Behavioral Interventionist
Core
Provides direct therapeutic care, safety monitoring, and behavioral intervention for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders in a hospital setting.
Role type
Behavioral Interventionist (Clinical Support)
Builds
Therapeutic behavior plans and safe care environments for pediatric patients
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Pediatrics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Crisis management, therapeutic rapport, behavior plan implementation, safety observation, trauma-informed care, physical restraint assistance, patient transport support, documentation
Preferred skills
Baccalaureate in Psychology or related Human Service field, 6-12 months direct childcare experience with emotionally impaired youth
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Maintain safe therapeutic environment, manage aggressive/destructive behavior, assist RN in patient care, document care and incidents, facilitate therapeutic activities, collaborate with multidisciplinary team on treatment plans
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC