Certified Child Life Specialist - Independent Contractor — Fort Myers, FL

Role: The Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and in collaboration with Director, Social Worker, provides support to children and their families. The CCLS will implement and administer a program consisting of therapeutic activities and interventions to pediatric hospice patients, families, children residing in the home of adult hospice patients, and community bereaved children across the service area. They will collaborate with the RN case managers, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors, and volunteers as part of the interdisciplinary team to continue developing age and developmentally appropriate materials, offer guidance for pediatric medical resources, and provide anticipatory bereavement support through legacy interventions. The CCLS will also provide support at children’s bereavement events, such as Camp Braveheart and Celebration of Life, as needed.

Education/Training Requirements

• If hired after 5/26/2024, master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field required.
• If hired prior to 5/26/2024, bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Must possess a valid Drivers' License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Professional licensure as required by the State where care is being provided.
• Clear level 2 background check.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent communication; via phone, email, and in person.
• Attention to detail & ability to handle confidential information following HIPPA guidelines.
• Demonstrate multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible to work in other locations if needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling and therapy for Hospice patients, family members and community individuals who have suffered the loss of a significant person through grief.
• Demonstrate contact of all clients within established time frames and provide appropriate documentation. Document at least two additional attempts to reach an assigned client before closing the case.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to manage tasks and case loads assigned, from any departmental program, in an effective, productive and timely manner, meeting the standards that reflect expected productivity.
• Demonstrate a willingness to provide counseling services such as on call crisis intervention, individual and group, on a flexible schedule as needed, including some week nights, weekends and at camp.
• Document all client contacts and care plans accurately according to department and organization policy in a timely manner. This includes establishing and maintaining all legally required files according to state, law, federal law and organization policy. As demonstrated by chart audits.

Position Specific Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

Demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and compliance with the standards for counselors in clinical practice.

Communicate, collaborate and consult with other departmental counselors, members of the Interdisciplinary Team, other organization staff and external customers with integrity and professionalism to ensure the best possible services are given to all customers internal and external.

Attend and participate in department, staff and other meetings as requested by the organization and the Director. Make recommendations for the improvement of programs and activities within the department.

Consistently represents Chapters Health System with integrity and professionalism.

Compensation Pay Range:

$26.56 - $41.50