Child Life Specialist II

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist II to provide quality patient care for children under 21. This role involves fostering clinical growth among staff and utilizing developmental approaches to address psychosocial issues related to hospitalization. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and Child Life Certification, with 2-4 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of experience required.
• Demonstration of competency in basic Child Life practice.
• Maintains certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care for patients under 21.
• Foster clinical growth of other staff through educational efforts.
• Utilize developmental approaches to minimize negative aspects of hospitalization.

Skills

Child Development

Therapeutic Play

Interventions

Rapport Building

Education

BS/BA in Child Development, Child Life, or related field

Child Life Certification

Job description

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About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation, and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

The Child Life Specialist II delivers quality patient care utilizing basic clinical skills and knowledge for patients under the age of 21. He/she fosters clinical growth of other staff through educational efforts. Work involves inpatient and outpatient care, where hospital confinement and medical procedures can be threatening, leading to social withdrawal, maladaptive behavior, and other psychosocial issues in adolescents and families. The role involves utilizing appropriate developmental approaches while minimizing the negative aspects of hospitalization.

Minimum Requirements

• College Degree (4 years) or higher. BS/BA in Child Development, Child Life, or related field is required.
• Child Life Certification is required.
• Demonstration of competency in basic Child Life practice and mastery in therapeutic play and interventions.
• Maintains certification as available as a Certified Child Life Specialist through the Child Life Certifying Commission.
• Strong knowledge of child development, current theories, research, and the impact of hospitalization on children and families.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients, families, physicians, students, volunteers, staff, and the public.
• Interest in children; experience with medical play is desired.
• Maintains Clinical Ladder Level for Child Life Specialist II as per policy.

Other Information

• 2 - 4 years of experience required.

General Statement

ECU Health aims to employ the most qualified individual matching the role's requirements. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including health screening, criminal record check, education, references, and licensure verification. ECU Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Retaliation against individuals participating in complaint investigations is prohibited.