Per Diem / PRN Child Life Specialist - $21 per hour

Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Child Life Specialist for a per diem / prn job in Boston, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Child Life Specialist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 8.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Per DiemAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
  Qualifications
  - Child Life certification to be obtained within one year of hire
  - Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred
  - 2 years' experience in a hospital setting required
  
  Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and administering an educational and recreational program for hospitalized children for both Inpatient and Ambulatory pediatric services. Responsible for implementing and maintaining a program that is designed to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children in the hospital environment. The Child Life Specialist is also responsible for policy information and overall program. Child Life Specialist designs, implements and evaluates programs that assess and treat the psychosocial, developmental and educational needs of children and their families in the healthcare setting.
  Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  - Collaborates with members of the multidiscipline team
  - Utilizes therapeutic techniques to decrease anxiety and foster positive coping skills
  - Promotes family-centered care and a child friendly environment to support the unique needs of children and families
  - Prepares children and families for surgical procedures
  - Encourages developmental and therapeutic play opportunities to promote socialization, normalization and the outlets for self-expressionRecruiter: Himid, Saphia Mass General Brigham Job ID #3307747. Posted job title: Child Life SpecialistAbout Mass General BrighamJoin the Mass General Brigham teamLearn from others and be inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase solutions. Be a part of something greater.At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts.We're helping patients get the best care possible by working on digital health experience, analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs. Together, we're connecting premier hospitals and health professionals to help serve patients and communities with high-quality, safe, and accessible care.Mass General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programs

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