Detailed Child Life Specialist Job Description Template

Introduction:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Child Life Specialist to join our team. This role is suitable for individuals who are passionate about helping children and families cope with the stress and anxiety of hospitalization. If you have a background in child development, psychology, or related fields, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Offer emotional support and therapeutic interventions to hospitalized children and their families
• Conduct assessments of patients' psychosocial needs and develop personalized care plans
• Organize and execute age-appropriate activities and play sessions promoting coping and normalization
• Educate patients and families about medical procedures and diagnoses in a manner suitable for the child's developmental stage
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient and family care

Job Brief:

As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a critical role in helping children and families navigate the challenges of hospitalization. You will work closely with patients and families to provide emotional support, therapeutic interventions, and age-appropriate activities to promote coping and normalization. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients and families.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and their families, identifying their needs and formulating care plans
• Offer emotional support and therapeutic interventions to patients and families, including individual and group sessions
• Organize and facilitate activities and play sessions suited to the child's age to aid coping and normalization
• Educate patients and families about medical procedures and diagnoses in a way suited to the child's development
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients and families
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of patient care

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in child development, psychology, or a related field
• Preferred Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification
• Prior experience working with children and families in a healthcare setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• In-depth knowledge of child development and age-appropriate interventions
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays

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Review and Approval:

This job description has been reviewed and approved by the HR department and the hiring manager.