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Child Life Specialist, Family Support Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Baptist Health System, Inc.

#BLS #Healthcare #Pediatrics #Neurology #Clinical support

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The Child Life Specialist provides comprehensive psychosocial support and therapeutic interventions to pediatric patients and their families to reduce trauma and anxiety. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans and facilitate age-appropriate education for medical procedures.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preference is given to those with 1-2 years of child life experience, though a completed internship is required.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCrisis intervention

Job description

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. *Eligible for Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Baptist Health is seeking a compassionate and certified Child Life Specialist to join our Family Support Services team at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. This full-time Child Life Specialist job offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families. As a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), you will provide comprehensive pediatric psychosocial support and promote coping strategies through therapeutic play, emotional support, and developmentally appropriate interventions. You will work closely with children, adolescents, and families facing hospitalization, illness, injury, and treatment. Your role is essential in reducing trauma and anxiety by facilitating medical preparation, coping plans, and collaborative, patient-centered care in alignment with Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) standards. As a Certified Child Life Specialist, you will be responsible for: Provide individualized child life assessments, coping support, and procedural preparation to children and families Use evidence-based child development theories and play therapy techniques to meet emotional, social, and developmental needs Deliver pre- and post-procedural education and age-appropriate support for a wide range of medical treatments Facilitate therapeutic play activities, distraction techniques, and emotional safety measures during medical procedures Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams to develop and implement personalized care plans Promote family-centered care, advocacy, and inclusion in healthcare decision-making Experience Requirements: 1-2 years Child Life Experience Preferred Less than 1 year Child Life Internship Required Education & Credential Requirements: Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) required Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Required Basic Life Support (BLS) required Wolfson Children’s Hospital, part of Baptist Health, is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report and recognized as a Magnet-designated pediatric hospital. As one of the leading children’s hospitals in Florida, we deliver advanced, specialized care in areas such as pediatric oncology, cardiology, neurology, neonatology, and child psychology. Our team is dedicated to providing a supportive, healing environment where children and families feel empowered, safe, and heard. If you are interested in this full time, Certified Child Life Specialist opportunity, please apply today or email: jaime.gibbs@bmcjax.com Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.

Child Life Specialist, Family Support Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital

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