CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST
- Provides Child Life services in pediatric units as assigned and in other units as consulted Assesses psychosocial and developmental needs of patients/families and implements or adapts services and goals as needed
- Utilizes therapeutic interventions such as psychological preparation, procedural support, therapeutic play, medical play, bereavement support, etc. to facilitate coping with hospitalization
- Provides developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed education and emotional support for children about health care encounters, the hospital environment, new diagnoses or injuries, grief, etc.
- Documents interventions and services in a timely manner within the patient’s electronic health record
- Works as part of the multi-disciplinary team to communicate, collaborate, educate, and advocate for patient- and family-centered care
- Delegates appropriate duties to Activities Assistants and volunteers, supervises practicum students as assigned
- Complies with professional, ethical, and educational standards in accordance with the Association of Child Life Professionals
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