Child Life Specialist Hem Onc

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan and provide therapeutic activities and appropriate psychosocial/developmental care for pediatric and adolescent patients and families, to assist them in effectively coping with stress and anxiety of health care experiences, and in cooperation with other members of the health care team, integrate therapeutic intervention with overall care and treatment of patients. You must have completed a Child Life Internship from an accredited Child Life Program. What You Will Do in This Role Assess patients and facilitate play interaction with regard to developmental level, interest, capabilities, life situations, special concerns and stress vulnerability potential related to illness, injury and health care. Document assessments when appropriate. Institute an individualized program of activities and/or behavioral strategies as needed for patients in consultation with nursing staff and other involved members of the health care team. Participate in patient discharge planning as appropriate. Provide play opportunities and other therapeutic interventions to promote understanding and prepare patients for health care experiences, to foster growth and development, and prevent adverse consequences of hospitalization. Provide procedural, emotional and bereavement support to patients/families. Assess need for outpatient psychosocial care and recommend referrals. May be asked to manage a volunteer service program to support Child Life Program activities. Serve as a clinical resource to pediatric staff, parents, volunteers, students, and other hospital staff in areas where children are treated. Provide interdisciplinary in‑service education on child development, child life, and the impact of illness, injury and health care on patients and families. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies or related field. Master’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies or related field preferred. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life program. Minimum 2 years clinical experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist preferred. Must obtain Certification by the Child Life Council within 18 months of hire date. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 120 days of hire. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence. 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Healthcare System