Senior Child Life Specialist - Full Time
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At
Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better,
healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a
culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change. The Sr Child Life Specialist implements the child life
therapies/creative arts therapies providing a safe and nurturing
environment where children and adolescents can enrich coping
skills, address psychosocial needs, and increase understanding of
issues related to medical experiences. Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Senior Child Life Specialist at Hackensack
Meridian Health includes: 1. Assesses psychosocial and
developmental needs of children and adolescents with chronic, acute
disorders and/or life threatening conditions.
2. Counsels family members regarding issues related to child's
development and ability to cope with their hospitalization, illness
and/or anticipated death.
3. Provides ongoing emotional support for children and adolescents
during identified stress points.
4. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and
modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e.,
age. Culture, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process
includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary
caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational,
literacy, etc.).
5. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's
Organizational Competencies.
6. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
7. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of
behavior. Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Master's
degree (or enrollment in a Master's program) in creative arts
therapy, child psychology, special education, occupational therapy,
social work, or the equivalent in experience.
2. Previous training with a pediatric population.
3. Minimum 2 years utilizing Creative Arts Therapy/Childlife serves
with children/adolescent in a medical setting.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited
to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Licenses and
Certifications Required: 1. Child Life Certification required for
all new employees as of December 2013, or within the first 2 years
of hire for all new employees as of December 2004. Working
Conditions: Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum
of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 0 hours a day.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths
and capabilities, then please apply today! Our Network Hackensack
Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to
send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health
network who may have current openings that fit your skills and
experience.
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