Child Life Specialist, Pediatrics

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Child Life Specialist to join our pediatric team. This individual will be responsible for providing therapeutic interventions for children and families in order to make their hospital experience as positive as possible. The Child Life Specialist will be a part of a comprehensive team and will collaborate with other disciplines and departments to provide effective care.The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in child life or related field, certification as a Child Life Specialist, and at least two years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting working with children. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be able to provide emotional support to patients and families in a caring and compassionate manner. They must be organized, able to prioritize tasks, and have an understanding of the needs of pediatric patients and their families.If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated individual, passionate about providing quality care to children and families, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide therapeutic interventions for children and families to make their hospital experience as positive as possible

• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to provide effective care

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in child life or related field, certification as a Child Life Specialist, and at least two years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting working with children

• Provide emotional support to patients and families in a caring and compassionate manner

• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Be organized, able to prioritize tasks, and have an understanding of the needs of pediatric patients and their families

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Child Life Specialist, Pediatrics in Boston, MA, USA is between $47,000 and $62,000 per year. Salaries can vary based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General or MGH) is the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School located in the West End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is the third-oldest general hospital in the United States and has a capacity of 999 beds. With Brigham and Women's Hospital, it is one of the two founding members of Mass General Brigham (formerly known as Partners HealthCare), the largest healthcare provider in Massachusetts. Massachusetts General Hospital houses the largest hospital-based research program in the world, the Mass General Research Institute currently ranked as the eighth-best hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.