Child Life Specialist: Healing Through Therapeutic Play

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist to provide direct patient care using developmentally appropriate therapeutic play and education, addressing the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children and their families.

You will collaborate with the health care team, educate staff and volunteers, and participate in process improvement to enhance patient and family experiences across care areas.

Qualifications

• Certified Child Life Specialist certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience level: Less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, implements and evaluates the preparation, coping and educational needs of patients and families.
• Implements therapeutic programming for assigned population or unit.
• Orients, trains, and supervises child life interns, practicum students, and volunteers.
• Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist to provide direct patient care using developmentally appropriate therapeutic play and education, addressing the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children and their families.

You will collaborate with the health care team, educate staff and volunteers, and participate in process improvement to enhance patient and family experiences across care areas.