Child Life Specialist jobs in Oklahoma
Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Child Life Specialist
- Bethany Children's Health Center
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Bethany, OK
FULL_TIME
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Job Purpose
Provide comprehensive child life services for patients and their families to meet the emotional, developmental, and social needs of our patients and to promote effective understanding, coping, and adjustment to hospitalization, injury, and/or illness.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Duty
Percent of Time
Provides developmentally appropriate preparation for upcoming surgeries, medical procedures, and diagnostic testing to patients and families.
15%
Provides developmentally appropriate procedural support to patients and families including, but not limited to: psychological preparation, distraction, emotional support, and advocacy.
20%
Provides medical play sessions to promote patient desensitization, exploration, and mastery of medical equipment and medical themes.
10%
Provides therapeutic play and group activities to promote understanding of injury/illness, coping, and hospital adjustment, recognizing and adapting materials, education, and activities to meet the unique needs and abilities of patients served.
30%
Provides sibling support as need is assessed.
10%
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive behavioral management recommendations when need is assessed.
10%
Other duties as assigned
5%
Education
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Completion of Child Life internship
Experience
2 years working as a Certified Child Life Specialist preferred
License/Certification/Credential
Certification as a Child Life Specialist through the Association for Child Life Professionals
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.
Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.- Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Bethany Children’s Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.
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Child life specialist
- UMC Health System
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Broken Arrow, OK
FULL_TIME
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Child Life Specialist
- THE CHILDRENS CENTER INC
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Bethany, OK
OTHER
- Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: Non...
- 28 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist
- The Childrens Center Inc
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Bethany, OK
FULL_TIME
- Job Purpose Provide comprehensive child life services for patients and their families to meet the emotional, developmental, and social needs of our patients and to promote effective understanding, cop...
- 13 Days Ago
Child Care Teacher
- New Life Child Development Center
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Colcord, OK
FULL_TIME
- Looking for a reliable and energetic individual that has a passion for working with children. Entry level teaching position full-time. Willing to work with children ages 0-5 years. Must have high scho...
- 25 Days Ago
HealthySteps Specialist (English and Spanish Bilingual)
- The Parent Child Center of Tulsa
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Tulsa, OK
FULL_TIME
- Description JOB SUMMARYThe Primary role of the HealthySteps Specialist is to function in a pediatric or family practice clinic as part of the interdisciplinary team where you will be involved in: team...
- 30 Days Ago
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Child Life Specialist
- Providence Health & Services
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Child Life Specialist
- Children's Mercy KC
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Child Life Specialist
- BayCare Health System
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Tampa, FL
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- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Child Life Specialist
- Partners Healthcare System
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Boston, MA
- Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and administering an educational and recreational program for hospita...
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Child Life Specialist
- Sanford Health
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Bismarck, ND
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- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Child Life Specialist
- Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
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Norfolk, VA
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Child Life Specialist
- Sanford Health
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Sioux Falls, SD
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- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Child Life Specialist
- Sanford Health
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Fargo, ND
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About Oklahoma
Oklahoma is the 20th-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 69,899 square miles (181,040 km2), with 68,595 square miles (177,660 km2) of land and 1,304 square miles (3,380 km2) of water. It lies partly in the Great Plains near the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. It is bounded on the east by Arkansas and Missouri, on the north by Kansas, on the northwest by Colorado, on the far west by New Mexico, and on the south and near-west by Texas. Much of its border with Texas lies along the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen, a failed continental rift. The geologic figure defi...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$49,636 to $62,204
Most Popular Cities in Oklahoma for Child Life Specialist Jobs
What does a Child Life Specialist do?
Child Life Specialist in Santa Rosa, CA
Child life specialists are health care professionals who help children and families navigate the process of illness, injury, disability, trauma, or hospitalization.
October 24, 2019
Child Life Specialist in Flagstaff, AZ
Child life specialists have a variety of educational backgrounds, but all must complete a 480-hour internship, pass a certification exam and accrue yearly professional development hours.
November 04, 2019
Child Life Specialist in Beaumont, TX
In really large programs, there may be a specialist who handles all the donations, special events, and trainings.
November 21, 2019