Child Life Specialist | 32 hours/week | Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital | Nashville, TN
Core
Provides direct patient care to hospitalized and ill children using developmentally appropriate therapeutic play and education, while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality psychosocial care.
Role type
Child Life Specialist (IC)
Builds
Psychosocial support programs for pediatric patients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic play facilitation, Human growth & development knowledge, Emotional expression support, Positive coping strategies facilitation, Staff/volunteer training and supervision, Process improvement participation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess, implement, and evaluate preparation, coping, and educational needs of patients and families; Implement therapeutic programming for assigned population or unit; Orient, train, and supervise child life interns, practicum students, and volunteers; Participate in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC