Child Life Specialist

1 week ago


Gainesville, Florida, United States UF Health Shands Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team at UF Health Shands. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and providing services to hospitalized children and their families, improving their psychosocial functioning through therapeutic interventions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess the psychosocial and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families
  • Develop and implement individualized plans to address these needs
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve coping skills and promote positive outcomes
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care
  • Document patient progress and outcomes
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a human service area, such as Child Life, Child Development, or Special Education
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development
  • Two years of experience working with children in a healthcare setting preferred
  • CCLS/CTRS certification and experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous hospital experience or training
  • Clinical internship in progress or internship eligible per ACLP guidelines


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