Child Life Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health; New York (NJ, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Child Life Specialist to join their pediatric team. This role involves creating a healing environment for young patients and their families, utilizing developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions. You will engage in discharge planning, documentation, and psychosocial assessments, contributing to quality improvement and patient satisfaction. If you are passionate about pediatric care and have the required qualifications, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related fields required.
• Child Life Internship is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients and families.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient documentation.

Skills

Therapeutic Interventions

Psychosocial Assessment

Patient Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Adolescent and Family Counseling

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Child Life Internship

Job description

Child Life Specialist
Req #: 0000196266

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: OB Support Center

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr,
94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Overview:

As an integral member of our inpatient team, you will share in providing a healing environment for pediatric patients and families on pediatrics, pediatric ICU, burn ICU, and burn step down unit by providing developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions. You ll comply with hospital policies and procedures. You will also participate in discharge planning, patient documentation and psychosocial assessment as well as Quality Improvement and Patient Satisfaction activities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors level degree in any of the following or related fields: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Adolescent and Family Counseling, Special Education.
• Child Life Internship required

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Child Life Certification preferred or required within (1) year of hiring

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days
• PD

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer