Child Life Specialist (Inpatient Surgical)
$47.01k - $75.21kChildren's Hospital Boston
Child Life Specialist (Inpatient Surgical)
Position Summary: 36 hours a week. Child Life Specialist. Inpatient Surgical. Key Responsibilities: The Child Life Specialist will:
- Participate in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences in the intensive care unit
- Serve as member of multidisciplinary team.
- Delegate work assignments to volunteers and participate in clinical training of student interns.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field with a concentration in child life. 600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.
Experience: General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child development theory, professional child life principles, and experienced-based knowledge. Well-developed writing skills, and excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member.
Licensure/Certifications: Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire for all new hires.
Status: Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week: 36
Pay Range: $47005.92-$75207.60 Annual
Office/Site Location: Boston
Job Posting Category: Clinical
Remote Eligibility: Onsite Only
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