NICU Child Life Specialist - Therapeutic Play & Support

Vanderbilt Health; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Child Life Specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Child Life Services provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic play and education to hospitalized children, especially in the NICU, in collaboration with the care team. This 20-hour-per-week role focuses on assessing coping needs, implementing therapeutic play, and mentoring student interns and volunteers.

A Bachelor's degree and certification as a Child Life Specialist are required, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Certified Child Life Specialist certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Less than 1 year of related work experience as stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, implements and evaluates the preparation, coping and educational needs of patients and families.
• Implements therapeutic programming for the assigned population or unit.
• Orients, trains, and supervises child life interns, practicum students, and volunteers.
• Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.

Skills

Coping strategies facilitation

Child development knowledge

Emotional expression support

Therapeutic play

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified Child Life Specialist

Job description

The Child Life Specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Child Life Services provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic play and education to hospitalized children, especially in the NICU, in collaboration with the care team. This 20-hour-per-week role focuses on assessing coping needs, implementing therapeutic play, and mentoring student interns and volunteers.

A Bachelor's degree and certification as a Child Life Specialist are required, with opportunities to contribute to