Child Life Specialist

Carilion Clinic

Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive medica...
Onsite
Psychosocial assessment of children and families
Developmental appropriate interventions
Collaboration with medical and nursing staff
The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial and development-based assessments and support to children of all ages and their families

Job Summary

  • The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial and development-based assessments and support to children of all ages and their families.
  • The role involves planning emotionally and developmentally appropriate experiences to promote effective coping with health care and continued cognitive growth.
  • Carilion Clinic offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, an employer-funded pension plan, and paid time off accrued from day one.

Matching Summary

The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial and development-based assessments and support to children of all ages and their families.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; Employer Funded Pension Plan; Paid Time Off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychosocial assessment of children and families
  • Developmental appropriate interventions
  • Collaboration with medical and nursing staff
  • Bereavement support provision
  • Supervision of practicum students and interns

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Service excellence commitment
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork and respectful communication

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in child life or related field
  • Completion of 480-hour child life internship
  • 1-2 years experience in acute child life program
  • Certified Child Life Specialist required within 1 year
  • AHA BLS-HCP certification required within 6 months

Work Rights

Not specified

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