Child Life Specialist
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Job Info

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Child Life Specialist

Mass General Hospital for Children provides a full spectrum of care - from primary care to a broad range of specialty and subspecialty pediatric services - for newborns, children and adolescents from New England and around the world. We currently have an opening on our inpatient unit for an experienced certified Child Life Specialist to join the integrative team.

The Child Life Specialist designs, implements and evaluates programs that assess and treat the psychosocial, developmental and educational needs of children and their families in the healthcare setting.

• Organizes and directs a therapeutic program that meets the developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of children and their families
• Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team
• Utilizes therapeutic techniques to decrease anxiety and foster positive coping skills
• Promotes family-centered care and a child friendly environment to support the unique needs of children and families
• Prepares children and families for medical encounters
• Encourages developmental and therapeutic play opportunities to promote socialization, normalization and the outlets for self expression
• Liaison with community partnerships as well as facilitates special programming events
• Budgeting and maintenance of child life supplies and donations

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred
• 2 years experience in hospital/clinical setting preferred

Certifications and Training:

• Completion of child life internship (600 hours) under the direct supervision of a certified child life specialist required
• Certification through the ACLP as a child life specialist is required within 6 months of hire

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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