Child Life Specialist

3 days ago

Boston MA United States Massachusetts General Hospital Full time

Description

Child Life Specialist


Mass General Hospital for Children provides a full spectrum of care - from primary care to a broad range of specialty and subspecialty pediatric services - for newborns, children and adolescents from New England and around the world. We currently have an opening on our inpatient unit for an experienced certified Child Life Specialist to join the integrative team.


The Child Life Specialist designs, implements and evaluates programs that assess and treat the psychosocial, developmental and educational needs of children and their families in the healthcare setting.



  • Organizes and directs a therapeutic program that meets the developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of children and their families
  • Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Utilizes therapeutic techniques to decrease anxiety and foster positive coping skills
  • Promotes family-centered care and a child friendly environment to support the unique needs of children and families
  • Prepares children and families for medical encounters
  • Encourages developmental and therapeutic play opportunities to promote socialization, normalization and the outlets for self expression
  • Liaison with community partnerships as well as facilitates special programming events
  • Budgeting and maintenance of child life supplies and donations

Qualifications

Qualifications:



  • Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred
  • 2 years experience in hospital/clinical setting preferred


Certifications and Training :



  • Completion of child life internship (600 hours) under the direct supervision of a certified child life specialist required
  • Certification through the ACLP as a child life specialist is required within 6 months of hire

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location : MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

Work Locations :

MGH Main Campus

55 Fruit Street

Boston 02114

Job : Professional/Managerial

Organization : Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule : Full-time

Standard Hours : 40

Shift : Day Job

Posted Shift Description : hours: 9am-5:30pm; primarily Monday to Friday coverage with one weekend commitment per month

Employee Status : Regular

Recruiting Department : MGH Pediatrics

Job Posting : Nov 20, 2024

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