Child Life Specialist - MEE

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Child Life Specialist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary to provide developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients and their families. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement interventions that help patients cope with their hospital experience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field and CLS certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field.
• CLS certification obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate care for patients across pediatric age groups.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and implement interventions.
• Support patients and families to help cope with the hospital experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field

CLS certification within 1 year of hire

Job description

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Child life specialists are trained pediatric healthcare professionals that provide developmentally appropriate care to meet the individualized needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Child life specialists collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the needs of each patient through developing and implementing interventions to help patients cope with their hospital experience.

Bachelors degree in Child development, Child life or a closely related field Obtain CLS certification within 1-year of hire

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Child Life or related field Obtain Certification within one- year of hire

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$58,136.00 - $84,656.00/Annual

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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