Pediatric Life Therapist: Family Support & Play Therapy

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a compassionate Child Life Therapist. This role focuses on supporting children and their families during hospitalization, providing emotional support and therapeutic play. Responsibilities include counseling, developing care plans, and acting as a liaison between families and healthcare providers. Ideal candidates will have experience in psychosocial support and a strong commitment to ethical care standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional support to children and families in a healthcare setting.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and psychosocial support to children and families.
• Assess patients’ social and emotional needs and develop care plans.
• Liaise between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Support families in coping with long-term illness.
• Assist in discharge planning and post-hospitalization services.

Skills

Counseling

Psychosocial support

Therapeutic play

Emotional support

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a compassionate Child Life Therapist. This role focuses on supporting children and their families during hospitalization, providing emotional support and therapeutic play. Responsibilities include counseling, developing care plans, and acting as a liaison between families and healthcare providers. Ideal candidates will have experience in psychosocial support and a strong commitment to ethical care standards.