The Child Life Specialist is responsible for implementing a psychosocially and developmentally supportive program for hospitalized children and families. Child Life Specialist is a member of the pediatric health care team who focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children using therapeutic and developmental play experiences which help children and families maintain normal life patterns; prevent significant developmental disruption; and mitigate psychological distress throughout their health care experience. The Child Life Specialist provides appropriate guidance for volunteers, students and visiting groups. Child Life Specialist acts as an advocate for children and their families with the hospital and uses their knowledge of child development to enhance the hospital environment for pediatric patients.

EDUCATION

• BS in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology
   

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years previous Child Life Experience
   

LICENSE

• Certified Child Life Specialist
   

CERTIFICATION

• BLS/CPR (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)   
• PALS (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)
• ACLS (AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION)

About Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's Medical Center

Palm Beach Children’s Hospital has 138 dedicated pediatric beds - largest children’s hospital in Palm Beach County:24/7 In-house Pediatric Hospitalists, Intensivists and NeonatologistsDedicated Child Life Team24 hour Pediatric Emergency DepartmentLevel I Pediatric Trauma CenterLevel III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitState-Designated Spinal Cord Injury CenterInpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation ServicesNeonatal and Pediatric Transport TeamsAdvanced Diagnostic ImagingPediatric Outpatient Specialty Centers - Cystic Fibrosis, Long Term Oncology, Concussion, Sickle Cell and Marfan

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