Child Life Specialist, Supportive Medicine, Days - Houston, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

The Licensed Processional Counselor intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team).

Job Description

Child Life Specialist, Supportive Medicine, Days

*Full Time; Days (8 hour shift, exact start time will vary), Monday - Friday with occasional weekends

*Bachelor degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies or related field required

*Certification in Child Life or eligible to be certified in Child Life required

*BLS (American Heart Assoc) required

*This position will be working with the patient's children, not the actual patient.

This position is located at Children's Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree in Child Life, Child Development; Family Studies or related field

Licenses/Certifications:

Certification in Child Life by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
Certified in Basic Life Support or CPR Certified required.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

Three (3+) years experience as a Child Life Specialist

Principal Accountabilities

Delivers child life services at a competent level, according to the Child Life skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population.
Ensures the delivery of child life services through the assessment of and interaction with patients and families using developmentally appropriate play as a tool in assessing and meeting the child's psychosocial needs, providing a therapeutic and safe environment according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
Assists patients and families in coping with the stress of hospitalization, illness, death and/or loss; participates in patient/family teaching by using developmentally appropriate and medically accurate teaching aids and techniques in such a way that knowledge is increased and emotional needs are supported; prepares patients and families for medical and surgical procedures or for the visitation to pediatric or adult ICUs.
Communicates child life issues as they relate to pediatric health through the provision of lectures and programs both in the community and within the health care system; provides in-services/workshops to health care staff and trainees having direct patient care.
Coordinates Child Life Internship Program and Volunteer Program; supervises child life students and volunteers.
Ensures staff competency skills are met on an on-going basis.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.

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