Provide comprehensive child life services for patients and their families to meet the emotional, developmental, and social needs of our patients and to promote effective understanding, coping, and adjustment to hospitalization, injury, and/or illness.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesDuty | Percent of Time |
Provides developmentally appropriate preparation for upcoming surgeries, medical procedures, and diagnostic testing to patients and families. | 15% |
Provides developmentally appropriate procedural support to patients and families including, but not limited to: psychological preparation, distraction, emotional support, and advocacy. | 20% |
Provides medical play sessions to promote patient desensitization, exploration, and mastery of medical equipment and medical themes. | 10% |
Provides therapeutic play and group activities to promote understanding of injury/illness, coping, and hospital adjustment, recognizing and adapting materials, education, and activities to meet the unique needs and abilities of patients served. | 30% |
Provides sibling support as need is assessed. | 10% |
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive behavioral management recommendations when need is assessed. | 10% |
Other duties as assigned | 5% |
Education:
Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Completion of Child Life internship required
Experience:
2 years working as a Certified Child Life Specialist preferred
License/Certification/Credential:
Certification as a Child Life Specialist through the Association for Child Life Professionals
Create a Job Match for Similar JobsAbout Bethany Children's Health Center
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart. Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental health resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and schola ... rships. Moving relocation bonuses are also available for candidates moving into the Oklahoma City area.
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