Child Life Specialist
Core
Provides psychosocial and development-based assessments and support to children of all ages and their families to promote effective coping with healthcare.
Role type
Child Life Specialist (IC)
Builds
Psychosocial care programs and educational seminars for hospital staff
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, developmental planning, intervention implementation, bereavement support, staff education, budget management, student supervision
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess child/family psychosocial and developmental strengths and risks; plan and implement interventions; collaborate with medical staff to explain procedures; provide bereavement support; supervise practicum students and interns; organize and evaluate psychosocial care delivery; teach educational seminars for healthcare professionals.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC