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Description Job Summary: The Child Life Specialist provides direct patient care utilizing developmentally appropriate therapeutic play and education while incorporating child life interventions. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to insure that patients and families receive quality psychosocial care. Provides ongoing education for staff, students, and volunteers as it relates to the developmental and psychosocial needs of hospitalized and ill children. Key Responsbilities Assesses, implements and evaluates the preparation, coping and educational needs of patients and families. Implements therapeutic programming for assigned population or unit.