Overview
Child Life Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX at Texas Children’s Hospital
Full Job Description
We are searching for aChild Life Specialist– someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll implement and provide a comprehensive program of Child Life Services that help meet the emotional, developmental, and social needs of children in a health care setting. You’ll provide opportunities for children to gain a sense of mastery, offering play and learning experiences, and encouraging family and peer interaction.
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Child Life, Psychology, Human Development, Social Work, Music Therapy or Art Therapy)
CCLS – Certified Child Life Specialist from the Association of Child Life Professionals, acquired within 6 months of entering the role
2 years of full time clinical experience as a Child Life Specialist preferred
Responsibilities
Provides child life assessments and normalizes the hospital environment for patients and families
Conducts formal and informal developmental assessments of psychosocial needs of patients and families within 24 hours of referral
Promotes and provides developmentally appropriate interventions for patients and families
Prepares patients and families for procedure/treatment(s) using developmentally appropriate explanations
Represents and communicates child life and psychosocial issues of pediatric health care to professionals outside of child life
Participates in professional development of self and other child life professionals
Collaborates in an intradepartmental effort to support the mission and vision of the Child Life Department
Title: Child Life Specialist
Company: Texas Children’s Hospital
Location: Houston, TX
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