Welcome page Returning External Candidate? Log back in! Child Life Specialist PRN Location US-NJ-Camden Job ID 40182 Category Professionals Shift 1 Type Per Diem Department Name Child Life Program 1 Cooper Plaza About Us

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Short Description

The Child Life Specialist will assess the psychosocial needs of patients and their families to offer and implement supportive, therapeutic interventions such as preparation for health care encounters, procedural support and coping strategies, and opportunities for various types of play.
The Child Life Specialist will be an advocate for pediatric patients and visitors and serve as a resource for other hospital staff in areas of child development, family-centered care, trauma-informed care, age appropriate and developmentally appropriate interactions, and bereavement support.

 

Responsibilities;

Provides Child Life services in pediatric units as assigned and in other units as consultedAssesses psychosocial and developmental needs of patients/families and implements or adapts services and goals as neededUtilizes therapeutic interventions such as psychological preparation, procedural support, therapeutic play, medical play, bereavement support, etc. to facilitate coping with hospitalizationProvides developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed education and emotional support for children about health care encounters, the hospital environment, new diagnoses or injuries, grief, etc.Documents interventions and services in a timely manner within the patient’s electronic health recordWorks as part of the multi-disciplinary team to communicate, collaborate, educate, and advocate for patient- and family-centered careDelegates appropriate duties to Activities Assistants and volunteers, supervises practicum students as assignedComplies with professional, ethical, and educational standards in accordance with the Association of Child Life Professionals Experience Required

0-2 years of experience required, 3-5 years of experience preferred 

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in child life or other closely related field

License/Certification Requirements

Certified Child Life Specialist certification required 

Must have completed 600+ hour Child Life Internship

 

Skills/Qualifications

Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
CPR-BLS preferred

Special Requirements

PRN days

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