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BJC HealthCare

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Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, MN · On-site

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... internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist. One year of recent work experience with children and families, prefer one year of paid experience as a Child Life ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Child Life Specialist

Livingston, NJ · On-site

$34.26/hr

Child Life Internship required Certifications and Licenses Required: * Child Life Certification required within (1) year of hiring Scheduling Requirements: * Days * PD RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal ...

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To thrive as a Child Life Intern, you need foundational knowledge in child development, coursework in child life or related fields, and often completion of prerequisite clinical or volunteer experience. Familiarity with therapeutic play techniques, documentation systems, and sometimes CPR certification are typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate effectively with children and families are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for supporting children’s emotional well-being and helping families cope with stress in healthcare settings.

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During a Child Life Internship, you will typically be involved in planning and facilitating therapeutic play and educational activities for pediatric patients, supporting children and families during medical procedures, and collaborating closely with medical staff and Child Life Specialists. Interns are often assigned to different hospital units, giving you exposure to various patient populations and a range of clinical scenarios. You’ll also have structured supervision, regular feedback sessions, and opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, which help develop your skills in communication and patient care.

What is a Child Life Internship?

A Child Life Internship is a structured, hands-on training program for students or recent graduates pursuing a career as a Child Life Specialist. It provides the opportunity to gain practical experience in a hospital or clinical setting, working directly with children and families to help them cope with the stress of hospitalization and medical procedures. Interns learn valuable skills in therapeutic play, emotional support, and patient advocacy under the supervision of experienced Child Life professionals. This internship is often a required step before sitting for the Child Life Certification Exam.
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Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health

Livingston, NJ • On-site

$34.26/hr

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Posted 28 days ago

RWJBarnabas Health rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 321 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

181st of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Title: Child Life Specialist

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: OB Support Center

Req #: 0000230823

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $34.26 - $34.26 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

As an integral member of our inpatient team, you will share in providing a healing environment for pediatric patients and families on pediatrics, pediatric ICU, burn ICU, and burn step down unit by providing developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions. You’ll comply with hospital policies and procedures. You will also participate in discharge planning, patient documentation and psychosocial assessment as well as Quality Improvement and Patient Satisfaction activities.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelors level degree in any of the following or related fields: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Adolescent and Family Counseling, Special Education.
  • Child Life Internship required

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • Child Life Certification required within (1) year of hiring

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Days
  • PD

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RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. Throughout RWJBarnabas Health, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and health professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region. We aim to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey - whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Orange, NJ, US

Year founded

2015

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