Child Life Specialist Pediatric Outpatient Oncology
Charleston, South Carolina
Child Life Specialist Pediatric Outpatient Oncology
- R-0000042246
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Human Services
- Clinical & Research Support Services
- Full Time
Job Description Summary
Provides Child Life interventions in the Pediatric Oncology clinic, 5 days a week.This role uses therapeutic play, procedural support, preparation and other psychosocial interventions, focusing on helping patients cope and adjust to their diagnoses. The candidate will work closely with the Cancer and Blood Disorders inpatient CCLS.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC004545 CHS - CHW Foundation FundsPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-23Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
The Child Life Specialist (CLS) works to address the psychosocial, emotional, and family concerns that accompany a cancer diagnosis. The CL Specialist will utilize developmentally appropriate information, therapeutic play interventions, procedure support, emotional processing and coping strategies to improve the patients and families experience. Also covers the hematology clinic, one day a week. The CLS collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary pediatric oncology healthcare team to advocate for/ensure that developmentally appropriate, emotionally safe, family-centered care is being provided to patients and families. In addition, the CLS takes an active role in developing and maintaining resources and projects for their assigned area. Will collaborate with the Child Life team to plan and facilitate special events, donations and other departmental projects.
A master's degree, Child Life Certification and pediatric oncology experience are requested. Verbal and written communication skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in stressful environment, and emotional sensitivity are all important to the success of this role.
Additional Job Description
Child Life Master's Degree plus relevant experience requested. Child Life Certification required.
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