Child Life Specialist-NICU
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are searching for a Child Life Specialist someone who works well in a fast-paced this position youll implement and provide a comprehensive program of Child Life Services that help meet the emotional developmental and social needs of children in a health care setting. Youll provide opportunities for children to gain a sense of mastery offering play and learning experiences and encouraging family and peer interaction
Think youve got what it takes
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required (preferably in Child Life Psychology Human Development Social Work Music Therapy or Art Therapy)
CCLS Certified Child Life Specialist from the Association of Child Life Professionals acquired within 12 months of entering the role
2 years of full time clinical experience as a Child Life Specialist preferred
Responsibilities
Provides child life assessments and normalizes the hospital environment for patients and families
Conducts formal and informal developmental assessments of psychosocial needs of patients and families within 24 hours of referral
Promotes and provides developmentally appropriate interventions for patients and families
Prepares patients and families for procedure/treatment(s) using developmentally appropriate explanations
Represents and communicates child life and psychosocial issues of pediatric health care to professionals outside of child life
Participates in professional development of self and other child life professionals
Collaborates in an intradepartmental effort to support the mission and vision of the Child Life Department
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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About Company
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades suc ... View more
