Pediatric Child Life Specialist: Play, Support & Growth

Texas Children's; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Texas Children's is seeking a Child Life Specialist to support emotional, developmental, and social needs of pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role focuses on play, learning experiences, and family engagement to foster mastery and resilience.

Responsibilities include rapid psychosocial assessments, developmentally appropriate interventions, and clear preparation of patients and families for procedures, with collaboration across the care team to support the department's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• CCLS certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals within 12 months of entering the role.
• Prior pediatric hospital or clinical experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide child life assessments and normalize the hospital environment.
• Perform formal and informal psychosocial developmental assessments within 24 hours of referral.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate interventions for patients and families.
• Prepare patients and families for procedures with clear explanations.
• Communicate child life needs to professionals outside the department.
• Engage in professional development and collaborate within the department.

Connaissances

Child life assessments

Developmental assessments

Developmentally appropriate Intervals

Family communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree

CCLS Certification

2+ years clinical experience preferred

Description du poste

Texas Children's is seeking a Child Life Specialist to support emotional, developmental, and social needs of pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role focuses on play, learning experiences, and family engagement to foster mastery and resilience.

Responsibilities include rapid psychosocial assessments, developmentally appropriate interventions, and clear preparation of patients and families for procedures, with collaboration across the care team to support the department's