Child Psych Specialist - PRN

Children's National Hospital Washington, DC, US

$39,353.60 - $65,582.40 / year

Responsible for the implementation of nursing care for a child or group of children and their families from admission through discharge, under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree is required, preference given to degrees in psychology or other human services field (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Display calm, accepting, problem solving attitude with patients and families

Required Licenses And Certifications

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Implement Therapeutic Milieu

Implement schedule of activities.
Co-lead/lead patient groups.
Implement individual Treatment Plans.
Implement time outs and seclusion protocols.
Maintain safety for patients, families and staff through continuous assessment and vigilant adherence to all safety protocols and plans.

Assists patients with ADLs

Assist with general hygiene, rest, activity, and nourishment.
Work with patients to foster developmentally appropriate self care.
Provide appropriate classroom accommodations for children with physical disabilities.
Administer care to the medically ill child under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Administers educational services to all children and adolescents hospitalized on the inpatient psychiatric unit

Administer educational assessments.
Provide individualized assignments for the patients based on their academic levels.
Administer unit behavioral protocols in the classroom setting.

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job

Administrative Support / Customer Service

Organization

Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Variable

Work Schedule

D/E/N (PRN)

Job Posting

Mar 19, 2026, 4:55:38 AM

Full-Time Salary Range

39353.6

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