Child Life Specialist-Nursing Child Life Program

1 month ago


Portland, United States MaineHealth Full time

Summary

MaineHealth is actively interviewing for a Child Life Specialist. This is a Monday through Friday opportunity with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position supports activities at both 22 Bramhall Street and the Scarborough Infusion Center. This role would support outpatient services by performing such services as assisting children and parents cope through discussions related to relapses and upcoming procedures or scans.

This opportunity qualifies with a $1,000.00 sign on bonus. In addition, candidates may be eligible for MaineHealth's relocation package.

Position Summary

A Child Life Specialist provides developmentally, clinically appropriate Child Life services based on patient and family needs and a multidisciplinary care plan for patients in designated pediatric areas under the general administration of the Child Life Program Manager. Child life interventions may be offered in individual or group settings and will assess and support a child's understanding of healthcare experiences, emotional support, pain and/or anxiety management, socialization, developmental needs, coping styles and family/parent/sibling support. Child Life Services supports a primary specialist care delivery model.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

    1. Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in Child Life or related field
    2. License/Certifications: Association of Child Life Professionals Certification Certified Child Life Specialist (earned or within 1 year of hire)
    3. Experience: 1 year of child life experience preferred

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave,, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

Additional Information

Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.

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