Child Life Specialist Job at MaineHealth, Portland, ME

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  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

Description

Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 47202

Summary

The Child Life Specialist role is responsible for planning and implementing a therapeutic program for the psychosocial needs of patients and their families that assesses and supports a child’s understanding of healthcare experiences, emotional support, pain and/or anxiety management, socialization, developmental needs, coping styles, and family/parent/sibling support.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
  • License/Certifications: Certified Child Life Specialist from the Association of Child Life Professionals required or earned within one year of hire.
  • Experience: One year of Child Life experience preferred.
  • Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
  • Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact alyssa.lewis@mainehealth.org

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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