Child Life Specialist

Nebraska Medicine(3 months ago)

Omaha, NEOnsiteFull TimeMedior$64,829 - $87,990 (estimated)Child Life and Family Development

About this role

A Child Life Specialist at Nebraska Medicine provides psychosocial and developmental support to pediatric patients and their families across multiple inpatient and outpatient units. The role supports areas such as Pediatrics/PICU, NICU, Surgery, Radiology, Transplant clinic, and the Emergency Department, and contributes to programs that normalize the healthcare experience. The specialist works on the Child Life and Family Development team alongside Music Therapists and Hospital Teachers.

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Required Skills

Psychosocial Support
Family Support
Pediatric Care
Play Therapy
Developmental Assessment
Patient Advocacy
Crisis Intervention
Program Planning
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Trauma Response

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's in Child Development
Bachelor's in Human Development
Bachelor's in Child Life
Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation
Bachelor's in Psychology
Certified Child Life Specialist (eligible or current)
Basic Life Support (AHA)

About Nebraska Medicine

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Nebraska Medicine is the most comprehensive health network in the region, with two major hospitals, more than 1,000 doctors and 40 clinics in the Omaha area.

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