Child Life Specialist - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center - Adult ICU

Job Summary Provides information, education, support and guidance to parents, siblings and other family members. Promotes effective coping and play, preparation, education and self-expression activities. Provides emotional support for families and encourages optimum development of children facing a broad range of challenging experiences, particularly related to healthcare and hospitalization. Essential Functions Plans, implements, and evaluates short- and long‑term goals to support the psychosocial and developmental needs of pediatric and neonatal patients. Works with the multidisciplinary team to provide education to patients and families and to formulate and implement a plan of care. Collaborates with appropriate departments when planning and implementing special activities and events that assist the patient and family with normalizing their hospital experience. Serves as a patient and family advocate through the philosophy of family‑centered care. Assists with planning, presenting and evaluating in‑service education. Works with the Child Life Assistants and Volunteer Services to onboard and evaluate volunteers as needed. Provides education and supervision of student interns for the Child Life Department. Assists with onboarding and mentoring of new teammates and Child Life interns. Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, lifting, stooping, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support 51 lbs of weight in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Education, Experience, and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Growth and Development, Education, Psychology, or a related field of study. Completion of a Child Life internship/placement in a healthcare setting required. Current Child Life Certification required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good organization and time management skills are required. Requirements Must have successfully completed a Child Life Internship and hold a current Child Life Specialist Certification or be eligible/pending completion. Preferred 1 year clinical experience as a certified Child Life Specialist. Benefits Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Compensation Pay range $25.30–$37.95 per hour. Possible additional pay for shift, on call, and other incentives. Additional Details Position: Child Life Specialist Location: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center – Adult ICU Hours: Part‑time, 24 hours per week, day shift #J-18808-Ljbffr Atrium Health