Child Life Specialist: Inpatient & Outpatient Support

Mass General Brigham; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks an experienced Child Life Specialist. You will support emotional, developmental, and physical wellbeing of pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, fostering a welcoming environment and family-centered care.

Educational requirements include a Bachelor’s in Child Development with a Master’s preferred; certification (CCLS) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Child Development required or Master's preferred.
• Experience in pediatric or hospital settings is valued.
• Certifications in child life are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's response to illness, hospitalization, and treatment.
• Respond to child life orders in a timely manner.
• Implement and enforce hospital and departmental policies.
• Develop goals for a family service plan based on assessed needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
• Assist in setting performance standards with leadership.
• Communicate plan of care with multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree Child Development

Master's Degree Child Development (preferred)

Job description

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks an experienced Child Life Specialist. You will support emotional, developmental, and physical wellbeing of pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, fostering a welcoming environment and family-centered care.

Educational requirements include a Bachelor’s in Child Development with a Master’s preferred; certification (CCLS) is preferred.