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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Temporary
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 7:30a -4:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for assessing , developing, planning, implementing and evaluating psychosocial interventions that support the educational, developmental, emotional and therapeutic needs of pediatric patients and their families. This position is a temporary position with anticipated dates of July 17, 2023 – December 31, 2023. The position will cover both inpatient and outpatient units during staff leaves.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies, Education, or Psychology required or related degree.

One (1) year supervised experience in an established Child Life Program.

Completion of a 480-hour Child Life internship required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree preferred.

Child Life Certification preferred.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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