Child Life Specialist Apply! Apply! Position Details
Department: PCH-MAIN | Child Life Program
Category: Child Life/Teachers
Location: Phoenix
Employee Type: Regular
Posting #: 848151
Posted On: 6/28/2024
Position Summary
This position plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial developmental care with pediatric patients and their families, assists them in coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences, and maximizes the growth and development of infants, children and adolescent patients.
Position Duties
Plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient goals, based upon assessment findings.
Provides teaching and psychological preparation for potentially stressful experiences with infants, children, adolescents, and families.
Actively participates in interdisciplinary rounds and evaluations as a member of the treatment team.
Documents patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
Provides a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment for infants, children, adolescents, and families.
Participates in the training, supervision, and evaluation of Child Life Assistants, Child Life student interns, and volunteers.
Escorts and facilitates social/ positive interactions between patients and special visitors, guests, or entertainers.
Represents and communicates family centered philosophy on departmental and hospital-wide committees.
Participates in continuing education programs and remains abreast of advances in Child Life and programs for hospitalized children. Provides interdisciplinary in-service education on growth and development, Child Life, and the impact of illness, injury, and healthcare on patients and their families.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
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Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
EducationDo you meet this requirement?
Bachelor`s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
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Master`s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
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ExperienceDo you meet this requirement?
Completion of a minimum 480 hour professional Child Life Internship, under the direction of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
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Experience working with children in a child care capacity, to include private employment, or in volunteer roles as determined by the hiring manager.
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Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment.
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Certifications / Licenses / RegistriesDo you meet this requirement?
BLS certification through the American Heart Association OR obtain within 30 days of hire.
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Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential from the Child Life Certifying Commission (CLCC), OR obtain within 12 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential, from the National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).