Child Life Specialist

Position Summary: The Child Life Specialist is responsible for implementing a psychosocially and developmentally supportive program for hospitalized children and families. Child Life Specialist is a member of the pediatric health care team who focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children using therapeutic and developmental play experiences which help children and families maintain normal life patterns; prevent significant developmental disruption; and mitigate psychological distress throughout their health care experience. The Child Life Specialist provides appropriate guidance for volunteers, students and visiting groups. Child Life Specialist acts as an advocate for children and their families with the hospital and uses their knowledge of child development to enhance the hospital environment for pediatric patients. QualificationsEDUCATION BS in Child Development, Psychology or Social Work EXPERIENCE At least 2 years previous Child Life Experience LICENSE Certified Child Life Specialist CERTIFICATION BLS/CPR (AMERICAN HEART ASSN) PALS (AMERICAN HEART ASSN) ACLS (AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION) Up to $10,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.

About Us: We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our story started out as a small operation in California. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.

About the Team: At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential. Job InfoJob Identification 2503011922 Job Category Miscellaneous Degree Level Bachelor's Degree (16 years) Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations St. Marys Medical Center (On-site) Assignment Category Full Time