Child Life Specialist - Specialty Support Services - St. Mary

Overview

Child Life Specialist - Specialty Support Services - St. Mary at Ochsner LSU Health. This role involves direct interaction with patients and family members as part of a multidisciplinary health care team to reduce emotional distress and trauma associated with illness, injury and health care, and to increase effective coping. The position works to optimize development, normalize the hospital experience, promote the expression of feelings, enhance healthy independence, foster family strengths, and psychologically prepare patients and family members for stressful encounters throughout health care experiences.

Note: This job description is a summary of primary duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be exhaustive. Contents are subject to change at the company s discretion.

• Provide assessments, interventions and therapeutic techniques from infancy to adolescents.
• Share responsibility for department-wide direct services.
• Act as an integral part of the patient care team, advocating for patient and family needs with medical, nursing, communications/media and other staff.
• Participate in activities for professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, training and credentials.
• Promote Family Centered Care initiatives.
• Adapt communication and service delivery to the specific patient population, respecting privacy and obtaining appropriate permissions.
• Other related duties as required.

Education

• Required – Bachelor s degree
• Preferred – Master s Degree

Work Experience

• Required – 1 year experience in Child Life, Child and Family Studies, Child Development or related field.

Certifications

• Required – Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

(KSAs)

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information; proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Medium work; ability to travel throughout and between facilities; flexible work schedule (including 24/7, weekends, holidays, on-call).
• Direct exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue in a healthcare setting; possible exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.