Child Life Therapist Opportunities with Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

The role of the Child Life Therapist is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychosocial patient/family needs for patients aged neonatal to 17 years (Neonates, Pediatric, Adolescent). The Child Life Therapist provides psychosocial support to meet the needs of the patients and families; plans and coordinates activities designed to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of the child within the inpatient and outpatient setting, utilizing age appropriate principles of growth and development; acts as an advocate for the patients and families; performs other related duties.

We currently have openings across these locations:

1. Norton Women's and Children's Hospital (Full Time)
2. Norton Children's Hospital (Full Time)
3. Norton West Louisville Hospital (Full Time)
4. Norton Children's Medical Center - Brownsboro (Full Time and As Needed)

Qualifications

Required:

• Completion of a 600 hour Child Life internship.
• Bachelor Degree - Completion of Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education or other health-related field.
• Certified Child Life Specialist - Child Life Certification or must be eligible to sit for exam. Must obtain Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential within 12 months of hire.

Desired:

• One year in a healthcare setting.