Child Life Specialist

Position Details

Department : PCH-SW | Child Life Program

Location : Avondale

Shift : Sat, Evenings, 11am-11 : 30pm

Category : Child Life / Teachers

Posting # : 972664

Employee Type : Part-Time

Position Summary

This position plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial developmental care with pediatric patients and their families and assists them in coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences and maximizes the growth and development of infants, children and adolescent patients.

Position Duties

• Plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient goals, based upon assessment findings.

Provides teaching and psychological preparation for potentially stressful experiences with infants, children, adolescents, and families. Actively participates in interdisciplinary rounds and evaluations as a member of the treatment team.

Participates in the training, supervision, and evaluation of Child Life Assistants, Child Life student interns, and volunteers. Escorts and facilitates social / positive interactions between patients and special visitors, guests, or entertainers.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by :

Values