Child Life Specialist

Job Title: Child Life Specialist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000154284

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Department name: Spirit of Children

Job Overview:

Provides optimal developmental & psychosocially appropriate care for pediatric patients &families. Asses children s developmental & coping needs & implements developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions such as play, medical play, psychological preparation & rehearsed coping to minimize distress associated with the healthcare environment & to foster resiliency. Collaborates as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop& administer an individualized plan of care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in the field of Child life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Psychology
• Completion of 600-hour Child life internship
• ACLP exam Eligible

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• Certification required within 1 year of employment

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• 8:00 5:00
• Days
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Advocates for the needs of children and youth by maintain open communication with other healthcare team members.
• Integrates multidilspnary team goals into the child life program
• Communicates concisely to team members integrating child life theory , research and practice at case conferences, rounds and informally
• Consults with Child Life Coordinator regarding all situations requiring specific attention or follow up
• Determines and prioritizes needs, scope and depth of child life service required for each patient
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with children and families.
• Follows established program structure, policies and procedures of medical center
• Gives lectures in within the healthcare setting adapting approaches to content to audience.
• Maintains the playroom and all equipment in a clean and sanitary manner at all times
• Seeks the involvement of families in their child s ,child life goals, matching the expectations with family
• Trains and orients volunteers in the Child Life program. Matches patients needs and volunteers skills in making assignment
• Uses developmentally appropriate play as a primary tool in assessing and meeting the child s psychosocial needs in the healthcare setting.
• Use s developmentally appropriate and medically accurate teaching aides and techniques in such a way that the knowledge is increased and determines with the healthcare team, realistic and obtainable goals and objectives for patients learning, and who will address these goals.
• Writes concisely, objectively and accurately in the patients medical record, documenting developmental and behavioral issues which impact patient care.
• Acts as an advocate for families in the health care setting
• Acts as a role model regarding age specific and developmentally appropriate care.
• Documents professional assessment in a timely manor
• Educates families regarding children s responses to healthcare environments, coping, chronic illness, and grief

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer