Child Life Specialist Job at Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ

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  • Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital
  • New Brunswick, NJ

Job Description

Job Overview:

Promotes optimal development and prevent psychological trauma in hospitalized children and adolescents by providing child life programming for specified populations within the Children's Hospital.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor s degree or equivalent in child life, psychology, child development, education or related field.

  • Child Life Internship required.

  • Child Life Certification required within one year of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Preferred:

  • Child Life Certification preferred upon hiring.

Essential Functions:

  • To promote optimal development and prevent psychological trauma in hospitalized children and adolescents by providing child life programming for specified populations within the Children's Hospital,

  • Develops and executes individual treatment plans based on a complete psychosocial assessment of the child s development, temperament, coping style, medical plan and available social support,

  • Provides opportunities for and facilitates a variety of play and activity forms which promote self-healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery,

  • Utilizes therapeutic play techniques as a diagnostic and treatment tool,

  • Interprets the child s perception of his/her diagnosis and treatment as revealed through play and other means of communication both verbal and non-verbal,

  • Uses developmentally appropriate methods in preparing children and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures,

  • Utilizes stress reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping,

  • Provides emotional support to patients and family members during identified stress points

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

  • Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Retirement Plans

  • Short & Long Term Disability

  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Wellness Programs

  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Internship, Local area, Flexible hours,

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