The Child Life Specialist in the Pediatric ER provides developmental and therapeutic support to children aged birth to eighteen, ensuring their emotional and educational needs are met in the healthcare setting. Responsibilities include assessing children's coping needs, implementing appropriate interventions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance quality of care. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in child life or a related field, completion of an internship, and certification within one year of hire.
Job DescriptionThe ideal candidate for this role will have completed a child life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.
Clinical Ladder Growth Available
We are offering a $10K Sign on Bonus!!
This position is based in the Peds ED.
The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing optimal developmental, psychosocial, and therapeutic support in the healthcare setting to meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children between the ages of birth and eighteen years of age. Assesses children’s developmental and coping needs and implements developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions such as play, medical play, psychological preparation, and rehearsed coping to minimize distress associated with the health care environment and to foster resiliency. Supervised by the child life manager and supervises and evaluates the work of volunteers and student interns. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to enhance quality of care and acts as an advocate and resource regarding issues such as child development and children’s response to hospitalization.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Child Life Specialist, Pediatric ER, Child Development, Therapeutic Support, Emotional Support, Healthcare, Pediatric Care, Developmental Intervention, Health Education, Child Life Council