Local Contract Child Life Specialist
Louisville, KY
PeopleMed a division of All About People
5x8 hrs, Days

MUST BE CURRENTLY CERIFIED THROUGH CCLS Local rate Must reside 75 miles from facility for travel rate Duties: Job Summary:
The role of the Child Life Therapist is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychosocial patient/family needs for patients aged neonatal to 17 years (Neonates, Pediatric, Adolescent). The Child Life Therapist provides psychosocial support to meet the needs of the patients and families; plans and coordinates activities designed to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of the child within the inpatient and outpatient setting, utilizing age appropriate principles of growth and development; acts an advocate for the patients and families; performs other related duties.

The Norton Children’s name stands for high-quality pediatric care across a spectrum of specialties and locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. It comprises two hospitals, a medical center, regional outpatient centers, and primary and specialty care physician practices. Norton Children’s is a comprehensive network of highly trained pediatricians, pediatric specialists and support services providing care for children of all ages. As the need for pediatric care has grown in our region, so has the footprint of Norton Children’s. Our medical facilities currently serve more than 200,000 patients and see over 1 million patient visits each year.
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Skills: Required Skills & Experience:
-One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A
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Education: Required Education:
-Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education or other health-related field.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Certified Child Life Specialist.