Child Life Specialist

Role Overview Provides therapeutic, informational, and crisis interventions to pediatric patients and their families, while conducting needs assessments and developmental screenings. Supervises playroom activities and ensures compliance with hospital policies. Key Responsibilities Develops professional skills through ongoing education and participation in meetings and workshops.Adheres to the Child Life Code of Ethics and documents patient care activities accurately.Coordinates referrals, provides psychosocial education, and assesses emotional and psychosocial needs of patients and families.Supervises play and clinic sessions, plans therapeutic interventions, and implements behavioral pain management techniques.Advocates for patient rights, supports grief and coping strategies, and responds to hospital staff consults promptly.Participates in projects, maintains patient safety, and improves safety protocols. Qualifications & Skills Requires a Bachelor's Degree, Child Life Internship, and related discipline experience.Preferred: Master's Degree, bilingual abilities, and supervisory experience.Must obtain Child Life Certification within one year and CPR/BLS certification within 30 days.Physical ability to perform medium work and adherence to safety protocols in hazardous environments.