Child Life Specialist, PICU

3 weeks ago


Baltimore Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job Description

The ideal candidate will have completed a child life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist. 

The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing optimal developmental, psychosocial, and therapeutic support in our 19 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children between the ages of birth and twenty-one years of age. Assesses children’s developmental and coping needs and implements developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions such as play, medical play, psychological preparation, and rehearsed coping to minimize distress associated with the health care environment and to foster resiliency. Supervised by the child life manager and supervises and evaluates the work of volunteers and student interns. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to enhance quality of care and acts as an advocate and resource regarding issues such as child development and children’s response to hospitalization.


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