Child Life Specialist: Children of Adult Patients

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

408d • $87,526 - $131,310

About The Position

The Child Life Specialist at Sutter Health plays a crucial role in assisting patients and families in coping with hospitalization and illness. This position involves planning and implementing evidence-based therapeutic, recreational, and diversion interventions tailored to the emotional and developmental needs of children. The specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality family-centered care and services, ensuring that the needs of assigned clinical populations are met effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field with necessary coursework for Clinical Child Life Certification.
• Successful completion of a Child Life Internship meeting ACLP requirements for Clinical Child Life Certification.
• CCLS-Certified Child Life Specialist within 1 year.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of child growth and development, family dynamics, and therapeutic play.
• Ability to implement therapeutic play activities for individual children and groups.
• Skills in crisis management and effective communication with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families in coping with hospitalization and illness.
• Plan and implement evidence-based therapeutic, recreational, and diversion interventions.
• Develop programs and services to meet the needs of assigned clinical populations.
• Promote and practice high-quality family-centered care and services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree