Per Diem Child Life Specialist (CCLS) needed in Brooklyn, NY

Optimum Connect Health Services; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 6.300 - 8.700; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a compassionate Child Life Specialist to support children and youth as they navigate medical experiences in the Westchester area and NYC boroughs. This fee-for-service role offers flexible scheduling as a 1099 contractor.

The position emphasizes therapeutic play, family involvement, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team to promote emotional well-being for pediatric patients.

Qualifikationen

• Certified Child Life Specialist with certification through the Child Life Council.
• Experience working with medically fragile pediatric patients preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Aufgaben

• Conduct individual and group sessions to support children coping with healthcare experiences.
• Design and implement therapeutic programs for emotional and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain detailed records of therapy sessions, progress, and outcomes.
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment for healing and coping strategies.

Kenntnisse

CCLS certification

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Compassionate care

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about supporting children and youth as they navigate challenging health situations? Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a skilled and compassionate Child Life Specialist to join our dynamic team!

Location:

Westchester Area and the New York City boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx)

Type:

Fee-for-Service, 1099 Independent Contractor

Specialty:

Help children/youth better understand and express their feelings, emotions, behaviors, etc. through creative and kinesthetic treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group sessions to support children in coping with their healthcare experiences.
• Design and implement therapeutic programs to meet the emotional and developmental needs of pediatric patients.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records of therapy sessions, patient progress, and outcomes.
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment that encourages children to express their feelings and develop coping strategies.

Qualifications

• Certified Child Life Specialist with certification through the Child Life Council.
• Experience working with the Medically Fragile pediatric population is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Passionate about supporting children and families during challenging healthcare situations.

Rate:

$75 per hour

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, holistic healthcare environment focused on patient well-being.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families through therapeutic support.
• Competitive compensation with flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunity to work with a compassionate team of healthcare professionals.