Lead Child Life Specialist, Child Life Therapies at Norton Healthcare – Louisville, Kentucky

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Job Category: Rehab/Alt Therapies
Job ID: 139410
Facility Group: Norton Children's Hospital
Job Description

Responsibilities

The role of the Lead 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. The Lead is also responsible for day to day department operations, coordinating the schedule and adjusting as needed, managing supplies for the department within budget and performs other related duties.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor Degree
• Certified Child Life Specialist: Must obtain Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential within 12 months of hire

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Screening requirements:

• Background check
• License & education verification
• Employment reference verification
• Drug Screen

Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403b/401k retirement plan
• View more: Benefits Guide
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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