Child Life Specialist Tulsa, OK
Position Summary
The Child Life Specialist supports hospitalized children and their families by providing developmentally appropriate activities, emotional support, and coping strategies throughout the healthcare experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess children and families and develop individualized child life interventions.
- Provide therapeutic play, developmental activities, and emotional support.
- Document assessments, interventions, and progress in the medical record.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and support interdisciplinary care.
- Orient and supervise volunteers assisting with child life activities.
- Participate in community outreach and children's health initiatives.
- Maintain current knowledge of child life practices and evidence-based care.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Child Life, Child Development, or related field.
- Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship or fellowship.
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS).
- 01 year of child development experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Healthcare or hospital experience.
- Masters-level preparation in Child Life Studies.
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