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History
Child & Youth Pediatric Day Clinics, Inc. ("CYPDC") began offering outpatient mental health services to infants, children, and their families in 1988.
In 1997 CYPDC expanded to offer multidisciplinary services, including speech, physical and occupational therapy, pharmacology, nutrition, audiology, education, and other services, in day treatment settings throughout Arkansas.
In 1999, additional locations were acquired under the name of Pediatric Specialty Care, Inc. ("PSCI").
Today, CYPDC and PSCI operate under the umbrella of Ascent Children's Health Services ("Ascent®") located in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Since its founding Ascent has evolved into a comprehensive, integrated early intervention program for at risk pre-school children in Arkansas.
Our locations are as follows:
| Child & Youth Pediatric Day Clinics |
Pediatric Specialty Care |
| Batesville |
Arkadelphia |
| Jonesboro |
Blytheville |
| Mountain Home |
Benton |
| Paragould |
North Little Rock |
| Trumann |
West Memphis |
Mission Statement
Our mission is to treat infants and children in a multidisciplinary developmental and therapeutic setting to ensure their maximum level of development and readiness for entering a unique world.
By developing the whole person, we pave the way for our clients to achieve success in their future endeavors.
Populations Served
Our clinics provide developmental early intervention day treatment services for special needs children birth through six years of age and outpatient therapeutic and mental health services for children and adolescents.
Types of Programs
Ascent® through its system of clinics provides developmental early intervention day treatment services and outpatient therapeutic and mental health services to infants, children, and families throughout Arkansas.
Accreditation
- CARF Accreditation
- Arkansas Department of Behavioral Health Services Certification
- Child Health Management Services Certification
- Licensed by Arkansas Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education
- Licensed by Arkansas Department of Health Services
Employment Opportunities
Ascent® regularly offers job opportunities for psychologists, psychological examiners, licensed counselors, occupational, speech, and physical therapists, social workers, teachers, classroom technicians, and transportation staff.
Candidates can apply online at www.ascentchs.com.
Send e-mail to: info.ascentchs@yfcs.com
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