Certified Child Life Specialist II

Novant Health • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

As a Child Life Specialist, you will provide emotional, developmental, and therapeutic support to pediatric patients and families, helping them navigate medical, surgical, and diagnostic experiences. This senior role includes mentorship, program development, and leadership opportunities within our multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Recreational Therapy, Psychology, or related field, required.
• 5 years of experience, required.
• A total of 10,400 hours as a Certified Child Life specialist or 8,320 hours.
• Certification - Assoc of Child Life Professionals, required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement child life programs to reduce stress, anxiety, and trauma during hospitalization.
• Mentor, train, and support new and existing Child Life staff.
• Create and coordinate new child life programs for enhanced patient care.
• Work with schools and organizations to educate about patient conditions, treatment plans, and emotional well-being.
• Educate healthcare teams on best practices for pediatric patient care.
• Contribute to research projects and present at conferences on Child Life topics.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees