Position Overview:

Assists pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients and families to cope with hospitalization and illness through planning and implementation of evidence-based therapeutic, recreational, and diversion interventions based on their emotional and development needs. Plans and implements programs and services to meet the needs identified for assigned clinical populations and the child life department. Promotes and practices the delivery of high quality family-centered care and services for patients and families.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's: Bachelor's In Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or another area with all necessary coursework for Clinical Child Life Certification completed
• Other: Successful completion of Child Life Internship that meets the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) requirement of Clinical Child Life Certification

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• CCLS-Certified Child Life Specialist within 1 year
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

5 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Working knowledge of child growth and development, family dynamics, therapeutic play, developmental assessment, the learning process, group process and behavior management, the reactions of children and their families to illness and healthcare encounters, interventions to support coping, collaboration with other healthcare professionals, basic medical terminology and children's illnesses. Ability to implement therapeutic play activities for individual children and groups, apply knowledge of child growth and development and assess children's behaviors and needs. Ability to utilize and teach coping strategies as well as to utilize appropriate supervisory skills with volunteers, students and interns. Able to prioritize multiple demands independently, and in a self directed manner, in an ever changing environment. Must have interpersonal communication skills along with the ability to direct the day to day activities of patients, their families, students, volunteers and interns. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with children of all ages, families and hospital staff, both verbally and in writing. Interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to independently handle crisis and emergent situations.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed, Once a Month

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $48.78 to $73.17 / hour. The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.