Jobs · Healthcare · Missouri

Child Life Specialist

Children's Mercy · Kansas City, MO · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$22.13/hrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Generate positive behavioral, psychological, and physiological outcomes through individualized interventions with pediatric patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, transitions of care, loss, grief, and/or bereavement
  • Assess and prioritize children and families and develop comprehensive plans of care based on psychosocial risk and need
  • Practice Management: Represent, communicate, and teach child life services appropriately to other professionals, volunteers, students, and the community; work collaboratively with all parties as needed to achieve optimal outcomes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required and 1-2 years’ experience preferred or Master's Degree preferred
  • Employees must be eligible to obtain Certified Child Life Specialist or equivalent within 365 days
  • Infant Massage Instructor Certification Preferred
  • Recreational Therapy Certification Preferred

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $22.13/hr., but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

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