Child Life Specialist Opportunities with Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY Norton Healthcare - 3.8 Louisville, KY Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Referral program Qualifications Emotional support for children Inpatient experience Psychosocial assessment Emotional support for clients Bachelor's degree in psychology Working with pediatric populations Patient advocacy Outpatient experience Physical development (child development components) Psychological support for patients Emotional support for patients Education Bachelor's degree in child development Care plan development Child Development Psychology Pediatrics Adolescents Wellness activities for care recipients Working with families Bachelor's degree in education Activity planning for children Experience working with families with children Entry level Full Job Description Child Life Specialist Opportunities with Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY Responsibilities The role of the Child Life Specialist is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychosocial patient/family needs for patients aged neonatal to 17 years (Neonates, Pediatric, Adolescent). The Child Life Specialist 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 Childrens 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 Childrens 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 Childrens. 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. Employee Referral Incentive to support your networking and help others join our team. Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs. We currently have openings across these locations: Norton Women's and Children's Hospital (Full Time) Norton Children's Hospital (Full Time) Norton West Louisville Hospital (Full Time) Norton Children's Medical Center - Brownsboro (Full Time)

Qualifications Required:

Completed 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:

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