Child Life Fellow

Job Description - Child Life Fellow View phone number on click.appcast.io) Child Life Fellow Description Children's Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Benefit Statement Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off (PTO) Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Under the supervision of the Manager, Child Life & Volunteer Services, participates in the post-internship educational opportunities of the Child Life fellowship program in order to acquire advanced clinical experiences from a variety of settings. Participates in research projects which may include preparation/submission of IRB application and reports, maintenance of documents/data, patient recruitment/screening, data collection/analysis, and publication submittal and/or conclusion presentation. May perform the duties of a Child Life Specialist. Provides child life services for ambulatory and inpatient children and their families. Provides interventions and services that reduce stress, increase adaptive coping and protect and enhance developmental integrity by offering opportunities to play, learn and interact with others in an emotionally and physically safe environment. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Growth and Development, Recreational Therapy or related field.
2. Eligible for certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) by the Child Life Certifying Commission.
3. Four months (480 hours) of internship experience working under the direction of a Certified Child Life Specialist.

Facility Description Children's Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children's Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children's Hospital of Michigan, Children's Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites. EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

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