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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Child Life Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Child Life Specialist - Radiology/ED – Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Work Shift Day, Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Job Description Ensures that comprehensive child life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness. Addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.

Experience

Child Life internship/fellowship (480-hour if completed prior to 2019 and 600-hour if completed after 2019) under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field

Certification Summary

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year of employment

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team

Knowledge of pediatric age‑appropriate treatment and practice

Organizational and analytical skills

Job Responsibilities

Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences.

Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families.

Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization.

Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal‑oriented and individualized to the patient and family.

Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement.

Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients’ and families’ emotional and developmental needs.

Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.

Provides clinical support, education, and guidance to Child Life students and volunteers.

Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support

Seniority Level Internship

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

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