Child Life Specialist Job at University Health, San Antonio, TX

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  • University Health
  • San Antonio, TX

Job Description

Child Life Specialist at University Health summary:

A Child Life Specialist provides therapeutic support to hospitalized children, addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. They perform daily therapeutic interventions and oversee volunteers and students in the Child Life Program. This role requires a bachelor's degree, completion of a Child Life internship, and certification eligibility with the Child Life Commission.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life Program is required. Prefer at least one year of full time experience in a Child Life Program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be eligible for professional certification by the Child Life Commission within six months of hire date. A fully certified Child Life Specialist is preferred.

Keywords:

Child Life Specialist, therapeutic interventions, pediatric psychosocial support, child development, hospitalized children, Child Life Program, volunteer supervision, Child Life certification, psychosocial care, child development specialist

Job Tags

Full time, Internship,

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