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Child Life Specialist : NICU
Location:
Dallas, TX
Description:
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well:being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion. PRIMARY PURPOSE :Assess the pediatric patients psychosocial and developmental needs during hospitalization and developing a plan for the facilitation of therapeutic interventions.:Promote the pediatric patients normal growth and development while in the health care setting and after returning home.:Provide assessment, intervention(s), education and resources/referral(s) for children/siblings of hospitalized patients. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Education : Must have a Bachelors degree in Child Life, Human Development and Family Studies, Counseling, Child Development, Therapeutic Recreation, Child Psychology or a related field. : Prefer a Masters degree in Child Life, Human Development and Family Studies, Counseling, Child Development, Therapeutic Recreation, Child Psychology or related field. Experience : Prefer two to three years of related experience. Equivalent Education and/or Experience : May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above. Certification/Registration/Licensure : Must have licensure as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within six months of hire date. Skills or Special Abilities : Must be able to communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner on the phone and in person : Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. : Must be able to interact effectively with peers, executive and medical staff, patients/patient families, community groups and clients in a positive manner. : Must have effective organization skills and attention to detail. : Must be able to provide clear and accurate direction and guidance. : Prefer Spanish bilingual skills. Responsibilities 1. Assess patients psychosocial/developmental needs and facilitate interventions such as coping assessment, individual support, group support, procedural and surgical preparation and support, medical play, and developmental screening and age appropriate education. 2. Provides psychosocial support and opportunities for continued coping mastery and normal growth and development. Including, but limited to, post:hospital interventions, school re:entry programs, and referrals to school and various community programs. 3. Assists with the identification and implementation of non:pharmacological pain management techniques in the pediatric patient. 4. Provides information and support to parents/caregivers regarding developmental needs and interventions including behavior, discipline and parenting issues, infant brain development and health related issues concerning their child. 5. Participates in multidisciplinary meetings including daily rounds, patient care conferences, develops and maintains effective working relationships with members of the heath care team. Including any trauma or event debriefings. 6. Identifies and coordinates family meetings based on the identified needs of the pediatric patient and/or sibling(s). 7. Provides grief and bereavement support to children and/or siblings of hospitalized patients. 8. Prepares siblings/parents/caregivers for visitation and anticipated events related to treatment, and provides sibling/parents/caregivers support. 9. Maintains appropriate documentation in patient medical records in relation to developmental needs and coping. 10
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