Child Life Specialist Pediatric Outpatient Oncology Job at MUSC, Charleston, SC

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  • MUSC
  • Charleston, SC

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Provides Child Life interventions in the Pediatric Oncology clinic, 5 days a week.
This role uses therapeutic play, procedural support, preparation and other psychosocial interventions, focusing on helping patients cope and adjust to their diagnoses. The candidate will work closely with the Cancer and Blood Disorders inpatient CCLS.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004545 CHS - CHW Foundation Funds

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The Child Life Specialist (CLS) works to address the psychosocial, emotional, and family concerns that accompany a cancer diagnosis. The CL Specialist will utilize developmentally appropriate information, therapeutic play interventions, procedure support, emotional processing and coping strategies to improve the patients and families experience. Also covers the hematology clinic, one day a week. The CLS collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary pediatric oncology healthcare team to advocate for/ensure that developmentally appropriate, emotionally safe, family-centered care is being provided to patients and families. In addition, the CLS takes an active role in developing and maintaining resources and projects for their assigned area. Will collaborate with the Child Life team to plan and facilitate special events, donations and other departmental projects.
A master's degree, Child Life Certification and pediatric oncology experience are requested. Verbal and written communication skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in stressful environment, and emotional sensitivity are all important to the success of this role.

Additional Job Description

Child Life Master's Degree plus relevant experience requested. Child Life Certification required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Shift work, 1 day per week,

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