Child Life Specialist for Pediatric Patients

3 days ago


Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. The successful candidate will provide psychosocial support to children and families in our ambulatory clinics, ensuring a positive and therapeutic experience for all patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and interact with patients and families using theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
  • Provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and groups aged 18 and under.
  • Assist patients in coping with the stress of hospitalization, illness, new diagnosis, death, and loss.
  • Participate in patient and family teaching.
  • Integrate the Child Life Program into the healthcare team.
  • Represent, communicate, and document child life and psychosocial issues of pediatric healthcare to others.
  • Oversee child life interns and volunteers.
  • Develop, implement, document, and evaluate child life services.
Requirements
  • Minimum of Bachelor of Science/Arts in the field of Child Life, Human Resources, Child Development, or Psychology, with a focus on the hospitalized child.
  • Masters in Child Life, Human Resources, Child Development, or Psychology, with a focus on the hospitalized child preferred.
  • Completion of a 600-hour child life clinical internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.
  • Certified child life specialist or pending certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills essential.
Benefits

This is a full-time Sunday-Thursday 10am-6pm benefitted position. As a member of our Child Life team, you will also receive membership to the Association for Child Life Professionals (ACLP) and departmental funding and support to engage in continued education opportunities.

We offer a competitive sign-on/retention bonus to external hires. Certain conditions apply.



  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time

    Child Life SpecialistAt Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Child Life Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Child Life Program, you will play a vital role in supporting the psychosocial development of children who are hospitalized.Key Responsibilities:Assess and interact with patients and families...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time

    Job Title: Child Life SpecialistJoin our team at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health as a Child Life Specialist, where you will play a vital role in supporting the psychosocial development of children who are hospitalized.About the RoleThe Child Life Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock is a regional service providing programming throughout central and southern New...

  • Child Life Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time

    Job Title: Child Life AssistantAt Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Child Life Assistant to join our team. As a Child Life Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the psychosocial development of children, adolescents, and their families throughout our system and into the community.Key...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    OverviewDartmouth-Hitchcock - Lebanon, NHDartmouth-Health's Department of Psychiatry and Dartmouth Health Children's Pediatrics seek to hire a child psychologist or pediatric neuropsychologist to join the Child Development Program. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team within pediatrics who are passionate about caring...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    OverviewDartmouth-Hitchcock - Lebanon, NHDartmouth-Health's Department of Psychiatry and Dartmouth Health Children's Pediatrics seek to hire a child psychologist or pediatric neuropsychologist to join the Child Development Program. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team within pediatrics who are passionate about caring...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time

    Position OverviewChild Advocacy & Protection ProgramDartmouth-Hitchcock HealthThe Department of Pediatrics at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking qualified faculty to contribute to the Ken & Vickie French Child Advocacy and Protection Program (CAPP). We are particularly interested in board-certified child abuse pediatricians, although we also welcome...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Job Title: Child Abuse PediatricianWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our team at Dartmouth Health Children's and Geisel School of Medicine. As a key member of our Child Advocacy and Protection Program (CAPP), you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive assessment and care for children suspected of...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Join Our Team as a Child Abuse PediatricianAbout the OpportunityDartmouth Health Children's and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth are seeking a talented Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our esteemed team. As a key member of our Child Advocacy and Protection Program (CAPP), you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive assessment and care for...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Accountable Healthcare Staffing Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care SpecialistAccountable Healthcare Staffing is seeking a skilled Travel Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist to join our team.Job Requirements:Specialty: Pediatric Intensive CareDiscipline: RNDuration: 13 weeksShift: 12 hoursEmployment Type: TravelAs a Travel Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist, you...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    OverviewDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Anesthesiologist to contribute to our team. As a tertiary medical and cancer center, we offer a diverse range of pediatric cases, from routine pediatric ambulatory procedures to complex surgeries in children of all ages. With the recent addition of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon, we...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States CMP Full time

    Pediatric Nurse Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Pediatric Nurse to join our team at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth / Pediatric Intensive Care Nursery (CHaD/PICU). As a Pediatric Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care to children from birth to 18 years old.ResponsibilitiesAssess, diagnose,...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time

    OverviewDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our team. As a tertiary medical and cancer center, we offer a diverse range of pediatric cases, from routine pediatric ambulatory procedures to complex surgeries in children of all ages. With the recent addition of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon, we...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Job SummaryDartmouth Health is seeking a board-certified or eligible Pediatric Neurologist to join its faculty based in Lebanon and Manchester, New Hampshire. The successful candidate will possess excellent general clinical pediatric neurology skills and interpersonal skills in maintaining long-term professional relationships with patients and their...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Pediatric Nurse Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Pediatric Nurse to join our team at Dartmouth Health. As a Pediatric Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to children and their families in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).ResponsibilitiesAssess, diagnose, and develop individualized plans of...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    OverviewDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our team. As a tertiary medical and cancer center, we offer a diverse range of pediatric cases, from routine pediatric ambulatory procedures to complex surgeries in children of all ages. With the recent addition of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon, we...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    OverviewDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our team. As a tertiary medical and cancer center, we offer a diverse range of pediatric cases, from routine pediatric ambulatory procedures to complex surgeries in children of all ages.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality anesthesia care to...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Recruitics JB Full time

    Pediatric Registered Nurse OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Pediatric Registered Nurse to join our team at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics. As a Pediatric Registered Nurse, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients and families, providing high-quality care and making a meaningful...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    OverviewDartmouth Health is seeking a highly qualified Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our team at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. As a tertiary medical and cancer center, we offer a diverse range of pediatric cases, from routine pediatric ambulatory procedures to complex surgeries in children of all ages.We prioritize creating a supportive and...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States AMN Healthcare Allied Full time

    Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist - PediatricAMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Lebanon, New Hampshire.Job Summary:We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality patient care in a pediatric setting. The ideal candidate will...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist OpportunityWe are seeking an exceptional Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our team at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.As a member of our faculty, you will provide comprehensive, family-centered outpatient behavioral health consultation for children and adolescents. Your expertise...