Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Inpatient Pediatrics

About the role

The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial support to pediatric patients and families through education, therapeutic play, and procedural assistance to reduce stress and promote coping. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess needs, create coping plans, and facilitate family involvement during illness, hospitalization, and bereavement.

Responsibilities

• Implementing developmentally appropriate explanations
• Supporting nonpharmacological pain management
• Conducting assessments to identify patient and family concerns
• Managing medical play during procedures
• Oversight of play item inventories
• Development of educational resources for staff and families

Requirements

• Completed 10 required courses from the Association of Child Life Professionals
• Completed a 600-hour internship
• Obtained certification as a Child Life Specialist and Basic Life Support within specified timeframes

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural competence
• Initiative
• Ability to relate well to diverse backgrounds

Skills

• Excellent communication
• Cultural competence
• Initiative
• Ability to relate well to diverse backgrounds

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Schedule alternating between morning and evening shifts
• Includes weekends and holidays

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A