Child Life Specialist (MSICU)

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Child Life Specialist to support patients and families in high acuity Medical and Surgical Intensive Care units. The role involves participating in therapeutic activities, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and requires specific qualifications including a Bachelor's degree and Child Life Certification. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition and certification reimbursements

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted T-pass rates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or closely related field.
• 600-hour Child Life internship under supervision of a certified specialist.
• Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in therapeutic activities to meet patients' psychosocial needs.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Delegate work assignments to volunteers and train student interns.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field

600-hour Child Life internship

Job description

20 hours a week

Child Life Specialist

The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for supporting patients and families in our high acuity Medical and Surgical Intensive Care (MSICU) units. We are seeking an experienced CCLS to participate in therapeutic activities that support patients and their families facing trauma, grief, complicated diagnoses, and highly acute medical situations. Working with a team of other Child Life Specialists, the team will facilitate coping, preparation, and education related to the hospital experience.

Responsibilities include:

1. Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating adjustment to healthcare experiences.
2. Serving as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participating in clinical training of student interns.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field with a concentration in child life.
2. 600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.
3. Skills in resolving problems using child development theory, professional child life principles, and experienced-based knowledge.
4. Well-developed writing skills and excellent communication skills, including conflict resolution, to work effectively as a team member.
5. Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Benefits:

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursements, cell phone plan discounts, and discounted T-pass rates. Join us to experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.