Child Life Specialist - MEE

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary seeks a Child Life Specialist to provide developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support families during hospital experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Child Life or a related field and CLS certification within one year of hire. Onsite work at 243-245 Charles Street with a 40-hour workweek and favorable compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field.
• Certification in Child Life (CLS) within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field

CLS certification within one year of hire

Job description

About the 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)

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

Compensation and Benefits

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, 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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Company Culture

Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.