Child Life Specialist, Adaptive Care Team – Day Shift

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on Burnet Campus is seeking a Child Life Specialist for the Adaptive Care Team (ACT). The role involves enrolling patients in ACT, providing psychosocial support during in-person appointments, and advocating for patient and family needs within the care system.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field, successful completion of a child life internship under a certified child life specialist, and certification as a CLS within one year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Successful completion of a child life internship under a certified child life specialist.
• Certified as a Child Life Specialist within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, enroll appropriate patients in the Adaptive Care Program.
• Provide psychosocial and coping support for in-person healthcare appointments.
• Identify and advocate for the needs of patients and families within the healthcare system.
• Provide support, education, and resources to staff to ensure adaptive care needs are met.
• Utilize formal and informal assessment skills and organize pre-care planning for patients enrolled.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Child life internship completion under a certified CLS

CLS certification within 1 year of hire

Job description

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on Burnet Campus is seeking a Child Life Specialist for the Adaptive Care Team (ACT). The role involves enrolling patients in ACT, providing psychosocial support during in-person appointments, and advocating for patient and family needs within the care system.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field, successful completion of a child life internship under a certified child life specialist, and certification as a CLS within one year