Child Life Specialist, Days Job at Norton Healthcare, Kentucky

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  • Norton Healthcare
  • Kentucky

Job Description


Responsibilities

The role of the Child Life Therapist is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychosocial patient/family needs for patients aged neonatal to 17 years (Neonates, Pediatric, Adolescent). The Child Life Therapist provides psychosocial support to meet the needs of the patients and families; plans and coordinates activities designed to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of the child within the inpatient and outpatient setting, utilizing age appropriate principles of growth and development; acts an advocate for the patients and families; performs other related duties.

The Norton Children's name stands for high-quality pediatric care across a spectrum of specialties and locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. It comprises two hospitals, a medical center, regional outpatient centers, and primary and specialty care physician practices. Norton Children's is a comprehensive network of highly trained pediatricians, pediatric specialists and support services providing care for children of all ages. As the need for pediatric care has grown in our region, so has the footprint of Norton Children's. Our medical facilities currently serve more than 200,000 patients and see over 1 million patient visits each year.

You may be eligible for some of our programs:

* Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.

* Return Home Program for those who are interested in rejoining our team.

* Employee Referral Bonus to support your networking and help others join our team.

* Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs.

Qualifications

Required:

* Completion of a 600 hour Child Life internship

* Bachelor Degree Completion of Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education or other health-related field.

* Certified Child Life Specialist - Child Life Certification or must be eligible to sit for exam. Must obtain Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential within 12 months of hire.

Desired:

* One year in a healthcare setting

Job Tags

Internship, Relocation package,

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