Child Life Specialist: Pediatric Coping & Family Support

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accrued PTO including holidays

Annual salary reviews

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

UF Health in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Child Life Specialist to join their team at Shands Children’s Hospital. This role involves assessing and addressing the psychosocial and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

The position offers significant opportunities for professional development, accrued PTO, a competitive salary, and wellness programs. Join a team that is committed to providing innovative and compassionate healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human service area or related fields is required.
• Two years of experience working with children in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Clinical internship in progress or internship eligible per ACLP/NCTRC guidelines will be considered.

Responsabilités

• Assess and provide services in response to psychosocial and developmental needs of hospitalized children.
• Enhance psychosocial functioning of pediatric patients and families.

Connaissances

Extensive knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development

Experience working with children in a healthcare setting

Therapeutic interventions

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in human service area or related fields

Master’s degree preferred

Outils

CTRS/CCLS certification

Description du poste

UF Health in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Child Life Specialist to join their team at Shands Children’s Hospital. This role involves assessing and addressing the psychosocial and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

The position offers significant opportunities for professional development, accrued PTO, a competitive salary, and wellness programs. Join a team that is committed to providing innovative and compassionate healthcare.