Child Life Specialist (MICU/PIMCU)

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's healthcare institution in Boston seeks a Child Life Specialist to support therapeutic activities and facilitate patient adjustment to healthcare. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, completion of a 600-hour internship, and Child Life Certification within a year. This full-time position involves working closely with patients and families, providing essential psychosocial support and maintaining unit resources. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or closely related field.
• 600-hour Child Life internship under a certified specialist.
• Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in therapeutic activities to meet patients' needs.
• Provide support for patients with short and long-term hospitalizations.
• Delegate tasks to volunteers and train student interns.

Skills

Child development theory

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field

600-hour Child Life internship

Child Life Certification

Job description

Position Summary/ Department Summary

MICU/PIMCUChild Life Specialist

• Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating adjustment to health care experiences for patients
• Serving as member of multidisciplinary team
• Providing support to patients and families from birth to young adult population.

Key Responsibilities

• Common interventions include support for procedures, siblings, development, and bereavement
• Providing coping support for patients with both short and long-term hospitalizations
• Maintaining resources which include ordering and stocking unit areas
• Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participates 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.
• 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.
• Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hire

Status

Full-Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

40

Pay Range

$52228.80-$83564.00 Annual

Office/Site Location

Boston

Job Posting Category

Clinical

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only