Child Life Specialist

Bethany Children's Health Center; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Children's Health Center in Bethany, OK, seeks an experienced Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families during hospitalization, procedures, and recovery. The role focuses on emotional, developmental, and social needs, with collaboration across an interdisciplinary team.

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field with internship completion; Master’s preferred. Certification by the ACLP is required, and two years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred; completion of Child Life internship.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist through the Association for Child Life Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and families for upcoming surgeries, procedures, and testing.
• Provides procedural support: psychological prep, distraction, emotional support, advocacy.
• Conducts medical play sessions to desensitize and explore medical equipment and themes.
• Offers therapeutic play and group activities to aid coping and hospital adjustment.
• Provides sibling support as needed.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on behavioral management recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Child Life internship completion

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: EducationJob Purpose

Provide comprehensive child life services for patients and their families to meet the emotional, developmental, and social needs of our patients and to promote effective understanding, coping, and adjustment to hospitalization, injury, and/or illness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate preparation for upcoming surgeries, medical procedures, and diagnostic testing to patients and families. 15%
• Provides developmentally appropriate procedural support to patients and families including, but not limited to: psychological preparation, distraction, emotional support, and advocacy. 20%
• Provides medical play sessions to promote patient desensitization, exploration, and mastery of medical equipment and medical themes. 10%
• Provides therapeutic play and group activities to promote understanding of injury/illness, coping, and hospital adjustment, recognizing and adapting materials, education, and activities to meet the unique needs and abilities of patients served. 30%
• Provides sibling support as need is assessed. 10%
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive behavioral management recommendations when need is assessed. 10%
• Other duties as assigned 5%

Qualifications

• Education:Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Completion of Child Life internship
• Experience:2 years working as a Certified Child Life Specialist preferred
• License/Certification/Credential:Certification as a Child Life Specialist through the Association for Child Life Professionals

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located within Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.