Child Life Specialist
Child Life Specialist
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Job Details
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Job Purpose
Provide comprehensive child life services for patients and their families to meet the emotional developmental and social needs of our patients and to promote effective understanding coping and adjustment to hospitalization injury and/or illness.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Duty
Percent of Time
Provides developmentally appropriate preparation for upcoming surgeries medical procedures and diagnostic testing to patients and families.
15
Provides developmentally appropriate procedural support to patients and families including but not limited to: psychological preparation distraction emotional support and advocacy.
20
Provides medical play sessions to promote patient desensitization exploration and mastery of medical equipment and medical themes.
10
Provides therapeutic play and group activities to promote understanding of injury/illness coping and hospital adjustment recognizing and adapting materials education and activities to meet the unique needs and abilities of patients served.
30
Provides sibling support as need is assessed.
10
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive behavioral management recommendations when need is assessed.
10
Other duties as assigned
5
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Child Life Child Development Human Development Early Childhood Education Psychology or related field. Masters degree preferred. Completion of Child Life internship
Experience:
2 years working as a Certified Child Life Specialist preferred
License/Certification/Credential:
Certification as a Child Life Specialist through the Association for Child Life Professionals
About Us
Our work begins where we are all equal at the heart.
Bethany Childrens Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 021 and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patients physical and cognitive potential and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021 the hospital received accreditation fromThe Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) the nations original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Childrens Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.
In order to maximize the potential of every child we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical emotional spiritual financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation benefits stateoftheart equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include inservice training leadership development tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services this organizations positions are classified as safetysensitive roles. Bethany Childrens Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safetysensitive position who tests positive for even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical license.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
