Child Life Specialist FT

5 days ago

Edinburg, Texas, United States South Texas Health System Full time

Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans and implements therapeutic programs in order to minimize stress and anxiety in hospitalized children. Assesses the emotional and developmental needs of patients and families in the pediatric service areas to determine support needed during hospitalization. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that children's psychosocial, developmental and educational needs are met. Coordinate and supervise programs provided by community volunteers. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications
Qualifications

  • Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
  • Bilingual preferred
  • Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

  • Must obtain and maintain BLS licensure within 3 months of hire.
  • High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or directly related field is required.
  • Certification through Child Life Council

OR

  • Minimum 480 hour internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success

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