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BR Patient Services-Child Life Job Posting Description Position Summary:

Child Life Specialist I - Needham, MA Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating adjustment to health care experiences for patients Serving as member of multidisciplinary team Providing support to patients and families from birth to young adults population.

Key Responsibilities:

Common interventions include support for procedures, siblings, development, and bereavement Providing coping support for patients with both short and long-term hospitalizations Maintaining resources which include ordering and stocking unit areas Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participates in clinical training of student interns.

Minimum Qualifications Education :

Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field with a concentration in child life. 600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist. General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child development theory, professional child life principles, and experienced‑based knowledge. Well-developed writing skills, and excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member. Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hire Status Full-Time Regular, Temporary, Per Diem Regular Standard Hours per Week 40 Pay Range $52228.80-$83564.00 Annual Office/Site Location Needham Job Posting Category Clinical Remote Eligibility Onsite Only