Child Life Specialist jobs in Maine

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-Nursing Child Life Program
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    • MaineHealth is actively interviewing for a Child Life Specialist to meet the developmental and emotional needs of pediatric patients coming for day surgery, radiology and sleep studies.  

      This opportunity qualifies with a $1,000.00 sign on bonus.  In addition, candidates may be eligible for MaineHealth's relocation package.

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    • Position Summary
      • A Child Life Specialist provides developmentally, clinically appropriate Child Life services based on patient and family needs and multidisciplinary care plan for patients in designated pediatric areas under the general administration of the Child Life Program Manager. Child life interventions may be offered in individual or group settings and will assess and support a child’s understanding of healthcare experiences, emotional support, pain and/or anxiety management, socialization, developmental needs, coping styles and family/parent/sibling support. Child Life Services supports a primary specialist care delivery model. 
    • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
      • Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Child Life or related field
      • License/Certifications: Association of Child Life Professionals Certification Certified Child Life Specialist (earned or within 1 year of hire)
      • Experience: 1 year of child life experience preferred
    Additional Information 

    MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!

    MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.”  MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

    At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave,, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

    With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

    Additional Information

    Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.
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Child Life Specialist-Nursing Child Life Program - Hematology & Oncology
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary MaineHealth is actively interviewing for a Child Life Specialist. This is a Monday through Friday opportunity with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position supports activities at both 22 Bra...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist-Nursing Child Life Program Interested in working for MaineHealth
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME OTHER
  • Summary MaineHealth is actively interviewing for a Child Life Specialist. This is a Monday through Friday opportunity with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position supports both the hematology/oncol...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Child Life Assistant
  • Northern Light Health
  • Bangor, ME PART_TIME
  • Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CenterDepartment: Social ServicesPosition is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CenterWork Type: Part Time EligibleHours Per Week: 24.00Work Schedule: V...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Case specialist
  • Sun Life
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Description Location : We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states. At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand...
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Life Science Marketing Specialist
  • HexIQ
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • About HexIQ HexIQ is one of the fastest growing data-driven marketing agencies for life sciences and high-tech manufacturing in the United States. We are a collaborative, experienced, and tight-knit t...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • Nemours Foundation
  • Orlando, FL
  • Works under the supervision of Child Life leadership to assist the child and/or family in identifying the psychosocial a...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND
  • Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the Unite...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the Unite...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • VCU Health
  • Richmond, VA
  • **$3,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply** The Child Life Specialist comp...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Saint George, UT
  • Job Description: Full-time (40 hrs/wk) at St. George Hospital in St. George, UT Interacts directly with pediatric patien...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Cook Children's Healthcare
  • Lewisville, TX
  • Location: Medical Center-Prosper Department: Patient and Family Experience Shift: First Shift (United States of America)...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • AdventHealth
  • Tampa, FL
  • **All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** - Benefits from Day One - Paid Days Off from Day One _-...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Georgia Hospice Care
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Overview: Become a Child Life Specialist with Hands of Hope Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it im...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West). Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$52,088 to $65,274

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