Child Life Specialist
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families facing medical challenges? Join our team as a Child Life Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the healthcare experience by addressing the psychosocial and developmental needs of patients. This position requires a dynamic professional with a suite of therapeutic skills to deliver personalized interventions that foster resilience and positive coping. Embark on a fulfilling career where your creativity, compassion, and expertise will create a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. Apply today to join our dedicated team! We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a closely related field
- Certification as a Child Life Specialist required within one year of hire.
- Comprehensive knowledge of child development and the ability to tailor interventions to meet individual needs.
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive, age-appropriate assessments of patients and their families to understand their developmental, emotional, social, and environmental contexts.
- Provide a diverse range of developmental and psychosocial interventions to help families cope with the stress of illness, hospitalization, and loss.
- Create a safe and therapeutic environment that supports positive coping and emotional well-being during medical encounters.
- Facilitate engaging group activities that promote socialization and positive interactions among patients and families.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, integrating goals into treatment plans and ensuring seamless communication and documentation.
- Advocate for the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients through education and in-service training for staff and community members.
- Mentor and train child life interns, students, and volunteers, ensuring high standards of care and interaction with patients and families.
- Prioritize and organize workload effectively to ensure timely interventions for patients at the highest psychosocial risk.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
