It's Time to Join Our Team

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is seeking a motivated and dynamic Child Life Specialist to join one of the most advanced and refined healthcare systems. 

The Child Life Specialist will join a private, not-for-profit community hospital that has spent 75 years committed to transforming care, advancing health, and improving lives. 

Our vision is "To be known as the most engaged and supportive organization in America."

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial and developmental based assessment and support to both patients and their families. Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate experiences to promote effective coping with health care and continued cognitive and emotional growth. Enhances quality of patient care through participation, documentation, and communication with other members, volunteers, and child life interns/practicum students. Serves as a resource and advocate on child development

Qualifications

Reports:

Director of Operations- Emergency Center Northeast

Supervises:

Oversees the development of the child life program at the Emergency Center Northeast. Supervises any student Interns to include multiple disciplines such as Art, Family & Child Life Sciences, Child Life Practicum, and Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment Program (COPE).

Required Education:

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Child Life. Preferred: Master's degree in Child Life or Human Development.

Required Experience:

Must have completed a full time (min 450 hours) internship in a qualified Child Life program in a pediatric facility, under the supervision and advisement of a Certified Child Life Specialist

Required Certification/License/Registry:

Must be certified as a Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Council or be eligible and obtain certification within 18 months of start date and maintain professional affiliations and license through the Child Life Council.

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.