Child Life Specialist

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider in Phoenix is seeking a Child Life Specialist to support their Adaptive Care Program. This role includes planning and providing therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients and their families, helping to manage stress and anxiety during healthcare experiences. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Child Life or related field and a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, along with relevant certifications. The position promotes a collaborative and nurturing healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum 480-hour professional Child Life Internship.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates patient goals based on assessments.
• Provides psychological preparation for stressful experiences.
• Documents assessments and interventions in patient records.
• Creates a therapeutic and healing environment for patients.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Ability to cope with health care experiences

Education

Bachelor's in Child Life or related field

Master's in Child Life or related field

Job description

Overview

Child Life Specialist Position Details

Department: RSRCH-GRNT | Child Life Prog Grants

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8:30am-4pm

Category: Child Life/Teachers

Posting #: 1006637

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position will support our Adaptive Care Program. Duties include both enrolling patients in the program and supporting patients during appointments and admissions. The position plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial developmental care with pediatric patients and their families and assists them in coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences and maximizes the growth and development of infants, children and adolescent patients.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient goals, based upon assessment findings.
• Provides teaching and psychological preparation for potentially stressful experiences with infants, children, adolescents, and families. Actively participates in interdisciplinary rounds and evaluations as a member of the treatment team.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment for infants, children, adolescents, and families.
• Participates in the training, supervision, and evaluation of Child Life Assistants, Child Life student interns, and volunteers. Escorts and facilitates social/positive interactions between patients and special visitors, guests, or entertainers.
• Represents and communicates family centered philosophy on departmental and hospital-wide committees.
• Participates in continuing education programs and remains abreast of advances in Child Life and programs for hospitalized children. Provides interdisciplinary in-service education on growth and development, Child Life, and the impact of illness, injury, and healthcare on patients and their families.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children\'s Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision
Phoenix Children\'s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

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Education

• Bachelors in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Required

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• Master`s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• Completion of a minimum 480 hour professional Child Life Internship, under the direction of a Certified Child Life Specialist.

Required

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• Minimum 1 year experience working with children.

Required

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• Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment.

Preferred

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Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• Bilingual English-Spanish skills

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Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Required

Yes No

• Current certification as a Certified Child Life specialist (CCLS) by the Child Life Certifying Commission (CLCC) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Preferred

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Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• Basic Life Support - Required
• Cert Child Life Specialist OR Cert Child Life Specialist N 1 - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

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