Child Life Specialist-Lead
Core
Provides expert child life services to reduce stress and anxiety in children in a hospital setting, acting as a resource and lead for staff.
Role type
Lead Child Life Specialist
Builds
Emotional, psycho-social, recreational, and health-related educational programs for pediatric patients
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Child life theory and best practices, patient and family education, stress and anxiety alleviation techniques, play therapy, staff supervision and training, program development and evaluation, chart review and patient need assessment, advocacy for patients and families
Preferred skills
Master's degree
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Supervise and coach child life specialists, assistants, and recreational therapists; manage playrooms, activity rooms, and classrooms; prepare children for medical tests and procedures through education and coping skill practice; assess and prioritize patient needs; foster relationships with families and hospital staff; provide in-services and ensure evidence-based practice
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties