Child Life Specialist (Inpatient Surgical)

@ Boston Children's Hospital
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Child Life Specialist (Inpatient Surgical)

Boston, MA
Posted 2 months ago

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About the job

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a Child Life Specialist for inpatient surgical unit; role involves therapy, teamwork, and supporting patient development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Child Development or related
  • 600-hour Child Life internship
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills

Qualifications

  • Child Life Certification required within 1 year
  • Experience with child development theory
  • Excellent teamwork ability

Full job description

Position Summary: 36 hours a week. Child Life Specialist. Inpatient Surgical.

Key Responsibilities:
The Child Life Specialist will:
  • Participate in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences in the intensive care unit
  • Serve as member of multidisciplinary team.
  • Delegate work assignments to volunteers and participate in clinical training of student interns.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field with a concentration in child life.
  • 600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.
Experience:
  • General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child development theory, professional child life principles, and experienced‑based knowledge.
  • Well-developed writing skills, and excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire for all new hires.

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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