Certified Pediatric Child Life Specialist

One Brooklyn Health System Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

One Brooklyn Health seeks a Certified Child Life Specialist to support pediatric residents through individualized and group therapeutic activities, documentation, and family education.

The role emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, developmentally appropriate interventions, and preparation of monthly activity calendars while maintaining clinical notes and adhering to policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Child Life or related field required.
• Minimum two years of experience with children/adolescents in a hospital or education setting.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required.
• Must produce required medical/clinical documentation, including MDS and CCP.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates history, interests, preferences, and skills of residents to assess, plan, and prioritize appropriate child life and interdisciplinary interventions.
• Demonstrates, explains, and provides stress reduction and coping techniques considering developmental, emotional, and behavioral factors.
• Facilitates developmentally appropriate daily group and individual recreational activities and therapeutic groups.

Skills

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Child Life

Job description

One Brooklyn Health seeks a Certified Child Life Specialist to support pediatric residents through individualized and group therapeutic activities, documentation, and family education.

The role emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, developmentally appropriate interventions, and preparation of monthly activity calendars while maintaining clinical notes and adhering to policies.