Child Life Specialist - Burn and Behavioral Health Units

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Indiana seeks a Child Life Specialist to support psychosocial and emotional needs of young patients during their hospital stay. Responsibilities include collaboration with medical teams and the application of developmentally appropriate interventions to assist families during challenging times. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree and complete necessary certifications.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program participation incentives

Qualifications

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Must have completed or be in the process of completing a child life internship.

Responsibilities

• Address psychosocial and emotional concerns of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
• Educate, prepare and support families to improve their coping with the hospital experience.

Skills

Psycho-social support

Family-centered care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ACLP Certified Child Life Specialist Certification (within 1 year)

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Overview

Schedule:

Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week | Day Shift

Additional Requirements:

Must have completed or be in the process of completing a child life internship.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
  
  
  

Description:

A Child Life Specialist (CLS) is a member of the healthcare team who works to address psychosocial and emotional concerns of infants, children, adolescents and young adults during their hospital experience. Responsible for supporting patients and their family members adjusting to illness, injury or loss in critical, acute and ambulatory settings. The CLS assesses the psychosocial, developmental and cultural needs of the patient and family and uses developmentally appropriate interventions to educate, prepare and support families to improve their coping with the hospital encounter. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to advocate for emotionally safe, family-centered care for patients and families.

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires ACLP Certified Child Life Specialist Certification within One Year of Hire Date.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.
  
  
  

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