Child Life Specialist PRN Opportunity

3 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Child Life Specialist PRN to join our team at Methodist Children's Hospital. As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic activities and psychosocial care to pediatric and adolescent patients and their families. Your expertise will help patients cope with the stress and anxiety of healthcare experiences, and you will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to integrate therapeutic interventions with overall patient care.

Responsibilities

As a Child Life Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:
  • Assessing patients and developing individualized programs of activities and behavioral strategies to promote understanding and prepare patients for healthcare experiences.
  • Providing procedural, emotional, and bereavement support to patients and families.
  • Assessing the need for outpatient psychosocial care and recommending referrals.
  • Serving as a clinical resource to pediatric staff, parents, volunteers, students, and other hospital staff.
  • Providing interdisciplinary in-service education on child development, child life, and the impact of illness, injury, and healthcare on patients and families.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or a related field.
  • A Master's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or a related field is preferred.
  • Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life program.
  • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist is preferred.
  • Must obtain Certification by the Child Life Council within 18 months of hire date.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 120 days of hire.

About Us

Methodist Children's Hospital is a leading provider of pediatric care in San Antonio and South Texas. Our hospital is designed and built specifically for children, with over 200 beds and a range of specialty services, including pediatric heart surgery, pulmonology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, newborn and pediatric intensive care, oncology, and emergency services. We are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients and their families, and we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Life Specialist PRN to join our team.

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