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A Child Life Specialist degree refers to the college education and training needed to become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)—a healthcare professional who helps children and families cope with illness, injury, hospitalization, and medical procedures.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Required Education:
- Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts in related Child Life field and internship in appropriate area required.
A Child Life Specialist degree refers to the college education and training needed to become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)—a healthcare professional who helps children and families cope with illness, injury, hospitalization, and medical procedures.
Education: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Development or a related field Required: Completion of 600 hour child life specialist internship prior to hire Preferred: Degree emphasis in Child Life with a professional hospital internship Experience: Preferred: Previous pediatric volunteer experience Skills: Performs assessments and goal-directed plans of care to facilitate patient outcomes.