The role of the Child Life Therapist is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychosocial patient/family needs for patients aged neonatal to 17 years (Neonates, Pediatric, Adolescent). The Child Life Therapist provides psychosocial support to meet the needs of the patients and families; plans and coordinates activities designed to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of the child within the inpatient and outpatient setting, utilizing age appropriate principles of growth and development; acts an advocate for the patients and families; performs other related duties.
Qualifications
Required:
Completion of a 600 hour Child Life internship
Bachelor Degree Completion of Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education or other health-related field.
Certified Child Life Specialist - Child Life Certification or must be eligible to sit for exam. Must obtain Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential within 12 months of hire.
As a condition of employment with Norton Healthcare, you must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire; reasonable accommodations will be considered
Drug Screen
Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:
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Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville's third largest employer, with more than 17,000 employees.
Norton Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
