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Child Life Specialist

1 month ago


Plano, Texas, United States Children's Health Full time
Job Title: Child Life Specialist - Clinic

Department: Child Life

Location: Plano Medical Center

Job Type: Full-Time, On-site

Why Children's Health

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Child Life Department plays a vital role in enhancing the overall well-being and quality of life of our pediatric patients and their families during difficult times. Our team collaborates with the medical staff to support patients and families throughout their medical journey, providing support during procedures, new diagnoses, and promoting normalization and positive coping through play. We are expanding our Inpatient tower to 140 beds, creating more space for innovative care delivery and enhancing the patient experience. Our team is made up of 28 Child Life Specialists, Music Therapists, and Child Life Assistants, functioning as a multi-disciplinary team. We have two playrooms, and our team sits on multiple hospital-wide committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Document patient's developmental needs, coping, and plan to facilitate mastery in patient medical records and recognize subtle changes in patient psychosocial assessment.
  • Facilitate coping assessment, individual and group support, procedural and surgical preparation and support, medical play, and coordinate and initiate involvement in appropriate community activities.
  • Prepare siblings for visitation and anticipated events related to treatment and provide sibling support and provide psychosocial support and opportunities for continued coping and normal growth.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the healthcare team and initiate support to parents/caregivers regarding developmental needs and interventions for their child.
WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Child Life Intern in accordance with ACLP.
EDUCATION
  • Required: Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred: Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Required: Child Life Specialist Professional Certification or ability to obtain certification within eighteen months of hire date.
A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits

We care for the whole you. Our benefits include:
  • Physical Health: Medical, dental, and vision.
  • Mental Health: Employee assistance, PTO.
  • Family Support: Parental leave, virtual tutoring, fertility, adoption, etc.
  • Financial Wealth: Employee Saving Plan, Company matching, etc.
  • Insurance and Security: Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance, etc.
  • Lifelong Learning: Education Assistance, student loan assistance, professional certifications, etc.