Family-Centered Pediatric Child Life Specialist

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for a Child Life Specialist to provide therapeutic interventions and psychosocial care for pediatric patients and their families. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Child Life or a related field, have completed a 480-hour Child Life internship, and possess a minimum of one year of experience working with children. This full-time position offers a supportive environment to enhance the growth and development of young patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum 480-hour professional Child Life internship under a Certified Child Life Specialist.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient goals based upon assessment findings.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment for patients.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish skills

Education

Bachelor's in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Job description

A leading pediatric healthcare provider in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for a Child Life Specialist to provide therapeutic interventions and psychosocial care for pediatric patients and their families. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Child Life or a related field, have completed a 480-hour Child Life internship, and possess a minimum of one year of experience working with children. This full-time position offers a supportive environment to enhance the growth and development of young patients.