Child Life Specialist at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Child Life Specialist - Pediatric Imaging/Radiology Day shift, full-time position Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Mass General Hospital for Children provides a full spectrum of care - from primary care to a broad range of specialty and subspecialty pediatric services - for newborns, children and adolescents from New England and around the world.
The Child Life Specialist designs, implements and evaluates programs that assess and treat the psychosocial, developmental and educational needs of children and their families in the healthcare setting.
Organizes and directs a therapeutic program that meets the developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of children and their families
Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team
Utilizes therapeutic techniques to decrease anxiety and foster positive coping skills
Promotes family-centered care and a child friendly environment to support the unique needs of children and families
Prepares children and families for medical encounters
Encourages developmental and therapeutic play opportunities to promote socialization, normalization and the outlets for self-expression
Liaison with community partnerships as well as facilitates special programming events
Budgeting and maintenance of child life supplies and donations



Qualifications


Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred


2 years' experience in hospital/clinical setting preferred



Certifications and Training:



Completion of child life internship (600 hours) under the direct supervision of a certified child life specialist required


Certification through the ACLP as a child life specialist is required within 6 months of hire



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


267 Charles Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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