Job Summary
Promotes optimum growth and development of intensive care nursery/neonatal intensive care patients and their families by creating a therapeutic environment which minimizes psychological trauma and promotes mastery of health care experiences. Provides opportunities for expression of feelings through individual and group therapeutic play. Plans interventions in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. Provides developmentally appropriate education for children and adolescents prior to medical procedures with materials and language that are age appropriate. Coordinates programming and special events for pediatric patients and their families in Child Life Services programming spaces. Provides orientation and supervision for Child Life Services interns and volunteers. Assists in training and orientation of new hires. Works under the supervision of the Child Life Manager.

Required Qualifications
 Minimum qualifications for application include a Masters degree in Education, Child Life, Child Development or a related field, or 5 years of experience
 Child Life Certification required
 Minimum of 2 years paid experience as a Child Life Specialist required.
 Experience with infants and intensive care units preferred.
 Must complete CLS II competencies within 6 months of hire:
These include all CLS I competencies plus:
o Student Internship Supervision
o End of Life Care
o Cultural Awareness
o Professionalism
o Special needs
o New Employee Orientation
Preferred Qualifications
N/ALicense/Certification
 Child Life Certification required About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.Pride Values
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