Child Life Specialist - MSICU

Job overview

The Child Life Specialist (MSICU) is an onsite role based in Boston, MA. Compensation is not specified. Boston Children's Hospital is a world-renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care and fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families. This role exists to support the psychosocial and developmental needs of pediatric patients in the Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU). The specialist facilitates adjustment to healthcare experiences through therapeutic activities, procedural support, and bereavement care, working as a vital member of the multidisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Provide coping support for short and long-term hospitalizations, facilitate therapeutic activities, support siblings, and assist with clinical training of student interns.
• Maintain unit resources and delegate tasks to volunteers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

boston ma

child life specialist

pediatric care

hospital

clinical

no on-call

multidisciplinary team

child development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible schedules, health/vision/dental insurance, child care/student loan subsidies, 403(b) retirement, tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Schedule consists of four 10.5-hour days with weekend coverage.

About the employer

Boston Children's Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.