Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a per diem Child Life Specialist to provide coverage in a variety of pediatric settings, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, radiology, phlebotomy, pediatric surgery, and the emergency department. Must have current Child Life certification.

• Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating adjustment to health care experiences for patients.
• Serving as member of multidisciplinary team.
• Providing coping support for patients and families when faced with trauma/grief
• Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participating in clinical training of student interns.
• Working on-call as needed to cover for staff vacations and vacancies.

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field with a concentration in child life.
• 600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.
• Child Life certification is required.
• General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child development theory, professional child life principles, and experienced?based knowledge.
• Well-developed writing skills, and excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member.

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.

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