Child Life Specialist jobs in Texas
Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Child Life Specialist
- Covenant Health
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Lubbock, TX
PART_TIME
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Description
Functioning as a member of the health care team, the Child Life Specialist is responsible for supporting children, teens, and family members in the health care setting by providing developmentally appropriate play/recreation and activities, education and preparation for medical procedures, and emotional support of the child and family.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hosp (Methodist Children's Hosp) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or a closely related field and
- Coursework/Training: Child life specific clinical training experience (e.g., practicum and/or internship) in a pediatric medical setting and
- Coursework/Training: Trained in child development principles and impact of illness and hospitalization on children and families: Application of therapeutic play, developmental education, and expressive modalities to address psychosocial needs of children and families
- National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals upon hire
- 1 year experience working with young children and adolescents in a healthcare setting
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
About The Team
Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 287609
Company: Covenant Jobs
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Part time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 8006 SOCIAL WORK SVC
Address: TX Lubbock 4015 22nd Pl
Work Location: Covenant Children's Hospital
Pay Range: $20.03 - $31.25
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards. - 3 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist
- UHS
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Edinburg, TX
FULL_TIME
- ResponsibilitiesPOSITION SUMMARY:Plans and implements therapeutic programs in order to minimize stress and anxiety in hospitalized children. Assesses the emotional and developmental needs of patients ...
- 3 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist
- University Health
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San Antonio, TX
FULL_TIME
- POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interve...
- 5 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist
- South Texas Health System
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Edinburg, TX
FULL_TIME
- POSITION SUMMARY:Plans and implements therapeutic programs in order to minimize stress and anxiety in hospitalized children. Assesses the emotional and developmental needs of patients and families in ...
- 6 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist
- CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center
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Fort Worth, TX
FULL_TIME
- Location: Medical Office Building-Fort Worth (750 8th Ave) Department: Child Life Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: The Fort Worth Urgent Care Clinic ...
- 10 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist - PRN
- VNA of Texas
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
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Child Life Specialist
- Sanford Health
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Bismarck, ND
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Child Life Specialist
- Nemours Foundation
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Orlando, FL
- Works under the supervision of Child Life leadership to assist the child and/or family in identifying the psychosocial a...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Child Life Specialist
- Sanford Health
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Sioux Falls, SD
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- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Child Life Specialist
- Sanford Health
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Fargo, ND
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Child Life Specialist
- Children's Mercy Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
- Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassion...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Child Life Specialist
- BayCare Health System
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Tampa, FL
- At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$52,666 to $66,001
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What does a Child Life Specialist do?
Child Life Specialist in Santa Rosa, CA
Child life specialists are health care professionals who help children and families navigate the process of illness, injury, disability, trauma, or hospitalization.
October 24, 2019
Child Life Specialist in Flagstaff, AZ
Child life specialists have a variety of educational backgrounds, but all must complete a 480-hour internship, pass a certification exam and accrue yearly professional development hours.
November 04, 2019
Child Life Specialist in Beaumont, TX
In really large programs, there may be a specialist who handles all the donations, special events, and trainings.
November 21, 2019