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Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialist

Saint Peter's Healthcare SystemNew Brunswick, NJ, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Child Life Specialist

Child Life Program

The Child Life Specialist will :

  • Provide therapeutic play activities involving patients and their families under the supervision of the Child Life Coordinator
  • Assist and collaborate with Child Life Coordinator and nursing staff in formulation of individual activity plans, including short term and long term goals / objectives as assessed by the RN.
  • Demonstrate initiative in self-development.

Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Psychology, Special Education, or closely related field required. Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development, family dynamics, play therapy and basic pediatric medicine required.
  • Special Training - Successful completion of Child Life Internship is required.
  • Coursework in child development, knowledge of medical terminology and special needs of hospitalized children also required.
  • BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
  • Candidate for Child Life Certification.
  • Completed 600 hours of Child Life Internship.
  • We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

    The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

    Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

    You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's .

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