Nationwide Children's Hospital
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Develops and implements evidence-based psychosocial interventions to support the emotional and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families. Collaborates with healthcare teams to provide education on medical procedures and serves as a developmental expert within the clinical setting.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in child life or a related field and completion of a child life clinical internship. Certification in Child Life (CCLS) is required either upon hire or within three years.
Summary: Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based practice assessments and interventions to address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children and their families.
Essential Functions: Develops and implements interventions and activities to promote emotional and social well-being, provide emotionally safe care, and support coping mechanisms for patients and families. Assesses and addresses the psychosocial needs and risks of children and their families during hospitalization, medical procedures, illness and injury, or end of life care, using evidence-based assessment tools. Collaborates with healthcare team to provide education and support to patients and families regarding medical procedures and diagnoses. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and progress. Serves as a developmental expert and provides input about the impact of healthcare experiences on patients and families. Provides supervision and education to adult learners related to the needs of patients and families in the healthcare setting. Participates in continuing education and professional involvement in the field to promote professional growth and integrate new knowledge and skills into practice for self and others. Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in child life or related field, required. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: Certification in Child Life (CCLS) or within three years of hire, required.
Working knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, patient assessment, family systems and the psychosocial impact of hospitalization on children and families. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates proficiency in all child life competencies and standards of clinical practice as defined per The Association of Child Life Professionals.
Market context
In Ohio, Child Life Specialist roles in family and volunteer services are typically tied to pediatric hospitals and health systems that need staff who can support children and families during care. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a child life degree or related background, a completed clinical internship, and CCLS certification on hire or within a set timeframe. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then tailor your application to highlight internship experience, family support work, and readiness for certification.
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