Job detail
Program Specialist, West Mobile Academy
AltaPointe Health
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/9/2026
Location
Mobile, Alabama
Core responsibilities
The program specialist provides direct care, monitoring, and support to children and adolescents in a clinical setting, ensuring their safety and participation in daily activities. They collaborate with the treatment team to document progress, manage crises, and facilitate therapeutic groups.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or ged is required, with a bachelor's degree in a mental health discipline or social work preferred. Candidates must be willing to undergo training in child and adolescent mental health, behavior management, and crisis intervention.
high schoolbachelor degreeCommunication skillsTeam collaborationCrisis interventionPerformance improvementPersonal care assistanceBehavior managementSafety monitoringDe-escalation techniquesClinical documentationTreatment plan implementationMilieu managementBasic living skills trainingPsychiatric disorder knowledgeChild and adolescent development