CHILD LIFE SPEC 2 EX

About the role

Promotes optimum growth and development of pediatric patients and their families by creating a therapeutic environment that minimizes psychological trauma and promotes mastery of health care experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develops psychosocial assessments and formulates diagnoses and treatment plans based upon an evaluation of past, present, and predicted future psychosocial and interpersonal functioning.
• Implements child life interventions using a variety of therapeutic techniques based upon competencies of the clinical ladder.
• Documents developmental assessments, interventions and care plans in medical record per departmental policies.
• Oversees therapeutic environments, programming and volunteer supervision.
• Recognizes patient and family diversity and develops interventions that are sensitive to differences and that foster appreciation and respect for diversity.
• Communicates professionally with colleagues, patients and families, and community members and has the ability to evaluate and respond to feedback.
• Provides consultation to members of the health team on psychosocial factors relating to medical procedures.
• Writes component of yearly annual report and supports stats and research as discussed with coordinator.
• Participates in community outreach activities.
• Performs administrative tasks such as donations, special visits, volunteers, pet therapy program, etc.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice as well as medical center-wide policies and procedures.
• Assists in training and orientation of new hires.
• Works under the supervision of the Child Life Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for application include a Masters degree in Education, Child Life, Child Development or a related field, or 5 years of experience.
• Child Life Certification required.
• 2 or more years paid work experience as a Child Life Specialist required.
• Must complete CLS II competencies within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of child development and psychology.
• Experience with therapeutic play and interventions.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Benefits

Includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, and other benefits.

Pay

Final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF.

Schedule

Full-time position.