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Child Life Specialist - Social Work Services
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- Functioning as a member of the health care team, the Child Life Specialist is responsible for supporting children, teens, and family members in the health care setting by providing developmentally appropriate play/recreation and activities, education and preparation for medical procedures, and emotional support of the child and family.
- Join our team at Covenant Children's Hospital (Methodist Children's Hospital) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or a closely related field and
- Coursework/Training: Child life specific clinical training experience (e.g., practicum and/or internship) in a pediatric medical setting and
- Coursework/Training: Trained in child development principles and impact of illness and hospitalization on children and families: Application of therapeutic play, developmental education, and expressive modalities to address psychosocial needs of children and families.
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