Child Life Specialist I: Pediatric Coping & Education

Phoenix Children's; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's seeks an entry-level Child Life Specialist I to support pediatric patients and their families. You will provide therapeutic intervention and psychosocial developmental care, helping families cope with health care experiences and supporting growth across infancy to adolescence.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning and evaluation of coping needs, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient/family coping needs related to illness and hospitalization.
• Provides safe, therapeutic environment for infants, children, adolescents, and families during healthcare visits.
• Uses PRAP and Emotional Safety screener to assess development, coping, and psychosocial risk.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with patient and family goals.
• Delivers developmentally appropriate education and coping support to reduce fear and promote understanding.

Job description

Phoenix Children's seeks an entry-level Child Life Specialist I to support pediatric patients and their families. You will provide therapeutic intervention and psychosocial developmental care, helping families cope with health care experiences and supporting growth across infancy to adolescence.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning and evaluation of coping needs, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure family-centered care.