Child Life Specialist

2 weeks ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States UVA Health Full time
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We are seeking a highly skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team at UVA Health. As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to provide psychosocial support and promote healthy coping mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to pediatric patients and their families.
  • Develop and implement therapeutic play programs to facilitate children's mastery of and coping with health care experiences.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and/or facilitate programming and/or special events.
  • Assist patients with chronic illnesses and their families in coping with diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, and loss.
  • Treat children, parents, and team members with dignity and respect.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Child Life or Child Development related field.
  • Completion of minimum of 480 hour Child Life Internship.
  • Child Life Professional Certification within one year of hire.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification.
Work Environment

This role requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping. May be exposed to noise, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

About UVA Health

UVA Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.

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