Baptist Health
Child Life Specialist, Family Support Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital
Baptist Health, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Child Life Specialist, Family Support Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital
Job Summary
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 position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families.
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
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field
Completion of a Child Life Internship (must have been completed within the past year)
Child Life Certification (CCLS) – or eligibility to obtain within 18 months of hire
Strong knowledge of pediatric healthcare, child development, and clinical best practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for family-centered care
Preferred:
Master’s Degree
1-2 years Child Life Experience Preferred
Less than 1 year Child Life Internship Required
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Location:
Wolfson Children’s Hospital, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Contact:
jaime.mahan@bmcjax.com
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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 position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families.
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
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field
Completion of a Child Life Internship (must have been completed within the past year)
Child Life Certification (CCLS) – or eligibility to obtain within 18 months of hire
Strong knowledge of pediatric healthcare, child development, and clinical best practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for family-centered care
Preferred:
Master’s Degree
1-2 years Child Life Experience Preferred
Less than 1 year Child Life Internship Required
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Location:
Wolfson Children’s Hospital, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Contact:
jaime.mahan@bmcjax.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr