Description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Sr Child Life Specialist implements the child life therapies/creative arts therapies providing a safe and nurturing environment where children and adolescents can enrich coping skills, address psychosocial needs, and increase understanding of issues related to medical experiences.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Master's degree (or enrollment in a Master's program) in creative arts therapy, child psychology, special education, occupational therapy, social work, or the equivalent in experience.
2. Previous training with a pediatric population.
3. Minimum 2 years utilizing Creative Arts Therapy/Childlife serves with children/adolescent in a medical setting.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. Child Life Certification required for all new employees as of December 2013, or within the first 2 years of hire for all new employees as of December 2004.
Working Conditions:
Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 0 hours a day.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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