Child Life Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Child Life Specialist provides direct patient care utilizing developmentally appropriate therapeutic play and education while incorporating child life interventions. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure that patients and families receive quality psychosocial care.

What You Will Do

Assesses, implements, and evaluates the preparation, coping, and educational needs of patients and families. Implements therapeutic programming for assigned population or unit. Orients, trains, and supervises child life interns, practicum students, and volunteers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a Certified Child Life Specialist with relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree. The ideal candidate will have experience in child life services, therapeutic play, and education, and will be able to work independently with some guidance.

Requirements

  • Certified Child Life Specialist
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Relevant work experience

Benefits

  • health
  • disability
  • retirement
  • wellness
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