Child Life Specialist

@ LifeBridge Health, Inc.
LifeBridge Health, Inc.lifebridgehealth,inc..com

Child Life Specialist

Baltimore, MD
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

Sinai Hospital is a leading academic medical center in Baltimore, offering advanced care. The Child Life Specialist supports pediatric patients with developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related
  • 600-hour Child Life Internship
  • Child Life Certification or within 6 months
  • Experience in hospital Child Life preferred

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Certification in Child Life recommended
  • Experience in pediatric hospital setting
  • Strong communication skills

Full job description

JOB SUMMARY: Provides Child Life services to pediatric patients with Sinai's Inpatient Peds/PICU dept. These services include distraction and calming measures to ease anxiety and engender cooperation with invasive procedures. Provides interventions based on each child's development, age, and unique needs to minimize potential stress and trauma. The child life specialist will provide developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education to reduce fear, anxiety and pain for children and youth in an outpatient and inpatient setting. The child life specialist will meet the psychosocial needs of children and youth by providing emotional support and by creating therapeutic opportunities for optimal growth and development in the hospital.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child Psychology or related field; Master's degree preferred

600-hour Child Life Internship under supervision of a certified child life specialist

Child Life Certification - or certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

At least one year of experience in a hospital Child Life program is preferred but not required

Pay Range: $23.22 to $34.83 Based On Experience

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support

403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications

Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

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