Child Life Specialist Pediatric Outpatient Oncology

Child Life Specialist Pediatric Outpatient Oncology

The Certified Child Life Specialist serves as a dedicated psychosocial support professional within the pediatric outpatient oncology clinic, helping promote child- and family-centered care across the continuum of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. This role supports patients and caregivers as they navigate the healthcare experience by applying child life expertise, clinical judgment, and collaborative practice within a specialized oncology setting.

The Child Life (CL) Specialist works to address the psychosocial, emotional, and family concerns that accompany a cancer diagnosis. The CL Specialist will utilize developmentally appropriate information, therapeutic play interventions, procedure support, emotional processing and coping strategies to improve the patients and families experience. The CL Specialist collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary pediatric oncology healthcare team to advocate for/ and ensure that developmentally appropriate, emotionally safe, family-centered care is being provided to patients and families. In addition, the CL Specialist takes an active role in developing and maintaining resources and projects for their assigned area. Will work as part of the Child Life team to plan and facilitate special events, donations and other departmental projects.

A master's degree, Child Life Certification and pediatric oncology experience are preferred. A Bachelor's degree in Child Life and pediatric oncology experience will be considered. Verbal and written communication skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in stressful environment, and emotional sensitivity are all important to the success of this role.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.